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BKO → TUN
Which side of the plane to sit from Modibo Keita International Airport (Bamako) to Tunis Carthage International Airport (Tunis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most diverse scenery, starting with the winding Niger River at takeoff and ending with a spectacular descent over the Gulf of Tunis and the ancient ruins of Carthage.
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Niger River
Dramatic views of West Africa's longest river winding through the landscape immediately after departing Bamako.
Tassili n'Ajjer
Observe the distant, prehistoric rock forests and dramatic sandstone plateaus of the Algerian desert.
Grand Erg Oriental
A massive field of golden star dunes that create intricate geometric patterns when viewed from high altitude.
Gulf of Tunis
The stunning transition from desert to the deep blue Mediterranean Sea upon the final approach into Tunis.
The right side is ideal for catching the lush greenery of the Niger basin before entering the desert. On the descent into TUN, keep your camera ready for the bright blue coastline and the white-and-blue architecture of Sidi Bou Said visible near the airport.
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Aerial views of the vast, shifting sand seas and longitudinal dunes of the western Saharan desert.
Tanezrouft Basin
One of the most desolate parts of the Sahara, known as the 'Land of Terror', featuring stark, flat gravel plains.
Tell Atlas Mountains
The final mountain barrier before the Mediterranean, showing rugged peaks and deeper green valleys in winter.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the rising sun. During the winter months, look for occasional snow caps on the higher ridges of the Atlas range as you cross into Tunisian airspace.
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Get eSIMs for TunisiaDistance: 3,255 km (2,023 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 50 min
Departure: BKO (12.5335, -7.94994)
Arrival: TUN (36.85100173950195, 10.22719955444336)
Route Type: International
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