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AZR → OGX
Which side of the plane to sit from Touat Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport (Adrar) to Ain el Beida Airport (Ouargla)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the Grand Erg Occidental's crescent dunes and the unique red-mud architecture of the Gourara oases.
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Grand Erg Occidental
Massive waves of orange sand dunes that dominate the landscape between Adrar and Timimoun.
Timimoun Oasis
The 'Red Oasis' region, featuring lush green palm groves contrasting against deep red desert soil.
Sebkha el Melah
Large salt flats and seasonal lakes that appear as bright white patches amidst the sand.
Ancient Ksour
Bird's-eye view of traditional fortified clay villages dotting the desert landscape.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to see the sun illuminate the eastern faces of the dunes. Look for the 'foggara' irrigation systems—ancient underground water channels visible as lines of circular mounds.
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Plateau du Tademaït
A stark, black-surfaced rocky plateau (hammada) that provides a lunar-like landscape.
El Menia Oasis
View of the historic El Golea region, famous for its hilltop ksar and abundant freshwater springs.
Grand Erg Oriental
Distant views of the massive eastern sand sea as the aircraft heads toward Ouargla.
Industrial Infrastructure
As you descend into Ouargla, watch for the geometric patterns of oil rigs and desert road networks.
The right side is ideal for seeing the geological transition from the sandy Erg to the rocky Hammada. During late afternoon flights, this side offers a better view of the sunset over the desert horizon.
Book Hotels in OuarglaDistance: 705 km (438 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 11 min
Departure: AZR (27.83760070800781, -0.1864140033721924)
Arrival: OGX (31.917200088500977, 5.412779808044434)
Route Type: Domestic
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