IAM → HME

Grand Erg Oriental

Witness an endless sea of massive linear and star dunes that characterize one of the largest sand seas in the Sahara.

Dune Shadow Play

During morning or late afternoon flights, the low sun angle creates sharp, dramatic shadows across the orange-red crests.

Tassili n'Ajjer Edge

On the initial climb out of In Amenas, look south for the distant, dark silhouette of the ancient sandstone plateau.

Geological Formations

View the striking contrast between the shifting sands and the underlying dark rocky hamadas (stone plateaus).

Oil & Gas Infrastructure

Spot the network of pipelines and gas flares from the Berkine Basin, appearing as industrial outposts in the void.

Sebkha Salt Flats

Observe white, shimmering patches of salt crusts and seasonal dry lake beds that contrast sharply with the desert floor.

Hassi Messaoud Approach

As you descend into Oued Irara, the right side provides a clear view of the sprawling industrial grid of Algeria's oil capital.