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HME → CZL
Which side of the plane to sit from Oued Irara Airport (Hassi Messaoud) to Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport (Constantine)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers an unparalleled view of the Sahara's vast dune fields followed by the dramatic canyons and Roman heritage of the Aurès region.
Grand Erg Oriental
Breathtaking views of the sea of sand with complex star-shaped and longitudinal dunes stretching to the horizon.
Aurès Massif
Striking limestone ridges and deep valleys including Mount Chelia, the highest peak in northern Algeria.
Ghoufi Balconies
The winding Abiod Canyon with its ancient cliff-side granaries and stone villages carved into the rock.
Timgad Ruins
The UNESCO-listed Roman military colony visible as a perfect square grid in the landscape near Batna.
Highly recommended for afternoon flights to see the desert and Aurès mountains bathed in golden light. The Roman ruins of Timgad are a rare aerial treat just 15 minutes before landing; keep your camera ready for the transition from sand to snow-capped peaks in winter.
Oil Infrastructure
The geometric grid of oil wells and service roads surrounding the Hassi Messaoud hub immediately after takeoff.
Chott Melrhir
A massive endorheic salt lake that appears as a shimmering white expanse from altitude during the mid-flight.
Biskra Oasis
The lush green palm groves of the Ziban region marking the sharp boundary between the Sahara and the mountains.
Hodna Mountains
The southern slopes of the Tell Atlas rising sharply from the high plains as you approach the destination.
Best for morning flights when the sun illuminates the Saharan Atlas from the east. Look for the sharp contrast between the dry Chott salt flats and the greening landscape as the flight moves north towards the Tell region.
Distance: 514 km (319 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: HME (31.673000335700003, 6.140439987180001)
Arrival: CZL (36.2760009765625, 6.620389938354492)
Route Type: Domestic
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