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CGN → ALG
Which side of the plane to sit from Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne) to Houari Boumediene Airport (Algier)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic landscapes, including the main chain of the Swiss Alps, the shimmering Côte d'Azur, and the rugged Kabylie mountains of Algeria.
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Rhine Valley & Bonn
Immediately after takeoff, witness the winding Rhine River and the former West German capital, Bonn, nestled against the Siebengebirge hills.
Central Swiss Alps
A spectacular crossing of the snow-capped Bernese and Valais Alps, often offering glimpses of peaks like the Eiger or even the Matterhorn.
The French Riviera
As the flight nears the Mediterranean, the coastline of Nice, Monaco, and the glitzy beaches of the Côte d'Azur appear in deep blue contrast.
Mediterranean Crossing
Expansive views of the turquoise sea and various shipping lanes connecting Europe to North Africa.
Djurdjura Range
Approaching Algiers, the dramatic limestone peaks of the Kabylie region provide a stunning welcome to the African continent.
Book a seat in the front half of the cabin to avoid wing obstruction of the Alps. The morning sun will be on this side, making for bright, vibrant colors of the Mediterranean, though mid-day flights offer the clearest vertical views of mountain crevasses. Watch for the change from European green to North African ochre as you cross the coast.
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Eifel & Ardennes
Early flight views of the dense forests and rolling volcanic landscape stretching towards the Belgian border.
The Jura Mountains
Dramatic limestone ridges and valleys marking the border between France and Switzerland.
Marseille & Gulf of Lion
View the ancient port of Marseille and the white limestone cliffs of the Calanques from high altitude.
Bay of Algiers
Excellent views of the Algiers harbor, the historic Casbah, and the Great Mosque of Algiers during the final descent.
Notre Dame d'Afrique
If the flight approaches from the west, look for the iconic basilica perched on a cliff overlooking the sea.
This side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind the aircraft, reducing glare on the window. It is the superior side for the final approach into Houari Boumediene Airport if you want to see the urban sprawl and historical landmarks of Algiers city. Keep your camera ready as the plane turns toward the runway for a full city panorama.
Book Hotels in AlgierDistance: 1,607 km (999 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 9 min
Departure: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Arrival: ALG (36.69100189208984, 3.215409994125366)
Route Type: International
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