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AZR → BMW
Which side of the plane to sit from Touat Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport (Adrar) to Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport (Bordj Badji Mokhtar)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the Erg Chech, one of the Sahara's largest sand seas, and the striking contrast between the red sands and the dark rocky hamada plateaus.
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Erg Chech Sand Sea
Enormous linear dunes stretching to the horizon, appearing like waves of golden and orange sand.
Reggane District
View of the remote settlements and historic crossroads that mark the gateway to the deep southern desert.
Hamada Plateaus
Stark, wind-swept rocky plateaus that reveal the geological skeletal structure of the African continent.
Trans-Saharan Tracks
The faint, dusty traces of the legendary Trans-Saharan route snaking through the desolate landscape toward Mali.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight while capturing the long shadows that define the shape of the dunes. Keep a close eye out for the dramatic shift from the sandy Erg to the rocky Hamada terrain halfway through the flight.
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Adrar Palm Groves
Aerial view of the lush green oases and traditional red clay architecture of the Touat region immediately after takeoff.
Tanezrouft Basin
The 'Land of Terror', a vast, flat expanse of hyper-arid desert that showcases the sheer scale of the Sahara.
Sebkha Salt Flats
Occasional glistening white salt crusts in low-lying basins that create a sharp color contrast with the surrounding desert.
Choose the left side for morning departures to see the sun rising over the deep Sahara, though be prepared for intense brightness. Watch for the traditional 'foggara' irrigation systems visible as lines of small holes near Adrar.
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Get eSIMs for AlgeriaDistance: 727 km (452 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 13 min
Departure: AZR (27.83760070800781, -0.1864140033721924)
Arrival: BMW (21.375, 0.923888981342)
Route Type: Domestic
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