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GHA → ALG
Which side of the plane to sit from Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport (Ghardaia) to Houari Boumediene Airport (Algier)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unbeatable perspective of the M'Zab Valley's ancient architecture shortly after takeoff and provides a stunning panoramic view of the Bay of Algiers and the Great Mosque during the final descent.
M'Zab Pentapolis
Aerial views of the five fortified cities, including Ghardaia and Melika, known for their unique UNESCO-protected urban planning.
Saharan Atlas
Dramatic views of the central mountain chain that acts as the natural barrier between the Sahara and the Mediterranean.
Bay of Algiers
As the plane turns for approach, the Mediterranean coastline and the sapphire waters of the bay come into full view.
Great Mosque of Algiers
A clear view of Djamaa el Djazaïr and its world-record-breaking minaret standing tall on the waterfront.
This is the premier side for photography. Ensure you are seated well clear of the wing to capture the M'Zab Valley within the first 5 minutes of flight. On arrival, watch for the sweeping curve of the Algiers coastline as the pilot aligns with the runway.
The Chebka Plateau
A vast, desolate limestone landscape characterized by deep ravines and rocky outcrops immediately north of Ghardaia.
Tell Atlas Range
Observation of the transitioning terrain as the arid desert gives way to the rugged, greener ridges of the northern mountains.
Mitidja Plain
The fertile agricultural heartland of northern Algeria, appearing as a patchwork of green fields before the urban sprawl of Algiers.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid the harsh Saharan sun. It offers a better view of the agricultural transition and the western hills of the capital during the landing pattern.
Distance: 482 km (300 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 48 min
Departure: GHA (32.38410186767578, 3.7941100597381583)
Arrival: ALG (36.69100189208984, 3.215409994125366)
Route Type: Domestic
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