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ELG → TMR
Which side of the plane to sit from El Golea Airport (El Golea) to Aguenar – Hadj Bey Akhamok Airport (Tamanrasset)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer vast desert landscapes, the right side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Mouydir canyons and the spectacular volcanic plugs of the Ahaggar Mountains during the descent into Tamanrasset.
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Salt Pans and Sebkhas
Dry lake beds with brilliant white salt crusts reflecting the intense Saharan sun.
Mouydir Mountains
Deeply eroded sandstone plateaus and winding canyons that appear like veins on the desert floor.
Tanezrouft Basin
Views into the 'Land of Thirst,' a region known for its extreme flatness and total lack of vegetation.
Ahaggar Volcanic Field
Dramatic basaltic columns and vertical volcanic plugs that rise sharply from the surrounding landscape.
Mount Tahat
A chance to spot the highest peak in Algeria, often visible as the aircraft approaches the Tamanrasset basin.
Sit on the right for the most geological variety. The final 15 minutes of the flight are particularly spectacular as the plane descends over the Atakor volcanic field. Afternoon flights are highly recommended on this side to see the mountains illuminated in golden and red hues, making the volcanic formations much more defined.
Book Hotels in TamanrassetGrand Erg Oriental Fringes
The eastern horizon features the rolling orange sand dunes of one of the Sahara's largest sand seas.
Tademaït Plateau
Observe the stark, white limestone hamada, a flat-topped desert wasteland that stretches for hundreds of miles.
Isolated Oases
Look for tiny green specks in the brown expanse, representing ancient irrigation systems and small settlements.
Eastern Hoggar Peaks
Initial views of the jagged, dark volcanic formations that characterize the southern Algerian landscape.
The left side is best for observing the geometric patterns of sand dunes and the vastness of the Saharan plateaus. For early morning flights, this side will experience direct sunlight, which may cause glare; however, it is perfect for seeing the long shadows cast by the dunes in the late afternoon.
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Get eSIMs for AlgeriaDistance: 900 km (559 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: ELG (30.5713005065918, 2.8595900535583496)
Arrival: TMR (22.8115005493, 5.45107984543)
Route Type: Domestic
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