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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

While both sides offer stunning desert vistas, the right side provides a superior view of the Saharan Atlas transition and the iconic sweeping approach over the Bay of Algiers.

Right Side Highlights
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Plateau du TademaΓ―t

A vast, lunar-like landscape of black rock and hamada that provides a stark contrast to the sandy regions.

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Mitidja Plain

The lush, fertile agricultural heartland of northern Algeria, dotted with colonial-era farms and vineyards.

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Great Mosque of Algiers

See the world's tallest minaret standing prominently against the coastline as you enter the city's airspace.

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Bay of Algiers

The classic 'Alger la Blanche' view featuring the semicircular harbor and the dense white buildings of the Casbah.

Request a window seat on the right for the iconic 'Bay of Algiers' landing sequence. Most flights approach from the sea or loop over the bay, placing the city's white architecture and the Great Mosque directly in your line of sight. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting for these urban views.

Left Side Highlights
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Touat Oases

View the traditional foggara irrigation systems and palm groves surrounding Adrar immediately after takeoff.

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Grand Erg Occidental

Witness the massive, rolling orange sand dunes of the Great Western Erg stretching toward the horizon.

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Saharan Atlas

The rugged peaks and deep canyons of the western Saharan Atlas range as the desert gives way to mountains.

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Tipaza Coastline

On the final descent, catch glimpses of the Roman ruins and the turquoise Mediterranean waters west of Algiers.

The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare while photographing the desert dunes. Watch for the sharp contrast as the landscape turns from arid red to Mediterranean green in less than 20 minutes.

Top Activities in Algier
Route Information

Distance: 1,035 km (643 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min

Departure: AZR (27.83760070800781, -0.1864140033721924)

Arrival: ALG (36.69100189208984, 3.215409994125366)

Route Type: Domestic

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