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AZR → INZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Touat Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport (Adrar) to In Salah Airport (In Salah)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the intricate Tidikelt desert formations and the dramatic approach into the In Salah basin, showcasing more varied dune structures compared to the northern plateau.
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Adrar Red City
The distinct Sudanese-style architecture of Adrar, characterized by deep red clay buildings, visible immediately after takeoff.
Tidikelt Sand Seas
Expansive golden dunes that transition into the salt-crusted basins characteristic of the central Saharan depressions.
In Salah Gas Fields
The industrial infrastructure of the gas-rich In Salah region, contrasting sharply with the primitive desert environment.
The right side is ideal for capturing the late afternoon sun illuminating the dunes with a deep orange hue. Keep a sharp eye out for the 'Sebkha' (salt flats) just before landing, which reflect light brilliantly. Avoid window seats near the wing as the high-wing heat haze can distort desert photography.
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Touat Oasis Belt
The linear stretch of palm groves and ancient 'Ksour' villages extending north from Adrar along the Wadi Messaoud.
Plateau du Tademaït
A vast, desolate limestone and sandstone plateau known for its stark, black-tinted hamada surface.
Erg Mehedjibat
Remote fields of star dunes that appear as geometric patterns on the northern horizon near the midpoint.
Sit on the left for morning flights to minimize solar glare. Look closely for 'foggaras', the ancient underground irrigation channels visible as lines of small mounds near the oases. Visibility is highest in late autumn when the air is clearest of suspended dust.
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Get eSIMs for AlgeriaDistance: 274 km (170 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 27 min
Departure: AZR (27.83760070800781, -0.1864140033721924)
Arrival: INZ (27.2509994507, 2.51202011108)
Route Type: Domestic
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