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DKR → ALG
Which side of the plane to sit from Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (Dakar) to Houari Boumediene Airport (Algier)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers unparalleled views of the 'Eye of the Sahara' and the most dramatic dune formations of the Grand Erg Occidental as you approach the Atlas Mountains.
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Richat Structure
The legendary 'Eye of the Sahara', a massive 40km-wide circular geological formation in Mauritania.
Adrar Plateau
Dramatic desert landscapes featuring deep canyons and ancient stone villages hidden in the sands.
Grand Erg Occidental
An immense sea of golden sand dunes stretching across the Algerian Sahara as far as the eye can see.
Tell Atlas
The green, mountainous barrier that separates the vast Sahara from the Mediterranean coastline.
Algiers Bay
A breathtaking final approach over the 'White City' and the blue waters of the Mediterranean.
The Richat Structure is the highlight of this route; it usually appears 45 to 60 minutes after takeoff. Morning flights are ideal for this side as the low-angle sun creates dramatic shadows on the sand dunes, making the topography pop.
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Atlantic Coastline
Glittering views of the Mauritanian coast and the transition from ocean to arid desert plains.
Banc d'Arguin
A UNESCO World Heritage site known for its sand dunes, mudflats, and shallow coastal waters.
Anti-Atlas Range
Rugged, ancient rock formations visible as the flight path crosses into Moroccan and Algerian territory.
Atlantic Sunset
On evening flights, this side provides front-row seats to spectacular sunsets over the distant ocean.
Choose this side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you and enjoy the clear visibility of the coastal transition. It is particularly scenic during the first 30 minutes of the journey.
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Get eSIMs for AlgeriaDistance: 3,188 km (1,981 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 45 min
Departure: DKR (14.739700317382812, -17.49020004272461)
Arrival: ALG (36.69100189208984, 3.215409994125366)
Route Type: International
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