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LIL → ALG
Which side of the plane to sit from Lille-Lesquin Airport (Lille) to Houari Boumediene Airport (Algier)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the French Mediterranean coastline to the white city of Algiers as it curves around its iconic bay.
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Champagne Vineyards
The rolling green landscapes of the Grand Est region visible shortly after departure from Lille.
Lyon and Rhône Valley
Glanced views of the dense urban center of Lyon and the winding Rhône River heading south.
Gulf of Lion
The shimmering French coastline near Montpellier and the Etang de Thau lagoons.
Mediterranean Crossing
Deep blue maritime vistas with the potential to spot large ferries traversing the Algiers-Marseille route.
Alger la Blanche
A stunning view of the white buildings of Algiers and the Great Mosque minaret during the final approach.
Select a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare while seeing the sunrise over the distant Alps. During the descent into ALG, this side provides the most iconic views of the 'Casbah' and the crescent-shaped harbor as the aircraft banks for landing.
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Parisian Outskirts
Depending on the departure corridor, the western edge of the Paris basin may be visible.
Chaîne des Puys
The distinctive silhouettes of extinct volcanoes in the Massif Central region of central France.
Pyrenees Vista
Far-off views of the high peaks of the Pyrenees marking the border between France and Spain.
Balearic Horizon
Distant sightings of the Spanish Mediterranean coast and the edge of the Balearic Sea.
Atlas Mountains
The rugged, often hazy peaks of the Tell Atlas mountains rising behind the Algiers plain.
The right side is the prime choice for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Mediterranean. Keep your eyes peeled roughly 45 minutes into the flight for the unique volcanic topography of the Auvergne region, which is best viewed from this side.
Book Hotels in AlgierDistance: 1,543 km (959 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 3 min
Departure: LIL (50.563332, 3.086886)
Arrival: ALG (36.69100189208984, 3.215409994125366)
Route Type: International
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