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BKO → ALG
Which side of the plane to sit from Modibo Keita International Airport (Bamako) to Houari Boumediene Airport (Algier)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the departure over the Niger River and the iconic approach into Algiers, providing views of the bay and the urban landscape of the 'White City'.
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Niger River Bend
The massive, winding river provides a lush green contrast to the red soil of Mali shortly after takeoff.
Adrar des Ifoghas
Ancient crystalline massifs and sandstone plateaus that rise dramatically from the desert floor.
Tademait Plateau
A dark, rocky hammock that creates a stark, prehistoric visual landscape in central Algeria.
Casbah of Algiers
The historic heart of the city and its white-washed buildings descending toward the Mediterranean.
Port of Algiers
A panoramic view of the bustling harbor and the semi-circular Bay of Algiers during final descent.
The right side is essential for seeing the Niger River loop near Bamako. As you approach Algiers, this side usually provides the iconic view of the city's crescent bay. For the best photography of the sand dunes in the Great Eastern Erg, choose a late afternoon flight when the shadows accentuate the dune crests. Keep your camera ready 15 minutes before landing for the city skyline.
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Erg Chech
A vast expanse of shifting sand dunes and desert pavement extending into Mauritania.
Tanezrouft Basin
Known as the 'Land of Thirst,' this area features some of the most desolate and flat landscapes on Earth.
Ouarsenis Massif
Rugged limestone peaks marking the transition into the Tell Atlas mountain range.
Tipaza Coastline
Stunning views of the turquoise Mediterranean waters just west of the capital city.
Sit on the left for better lighting during morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side offers excellent views of the vast Saharan 'sebkhas' (salt flats) which can appear strikingly white against the orange sand. Look for the sharp transition from desert to green foothills about 30 minutes before landing.
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Get eSIMs for AlgeriaDistance: 2,908 km (1,807 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 53 min
Departure: BKO (12.5335, -7.94994)
Arrival: ALG (36.69100189208984, 3.215409994125366)
Route Type: International
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