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MZW → ALG
Which side of the plane to sit from Mecheria Airport (Mecheria) to Houari Boumediene Airport (Algier)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most dramatic transition from the Saharan Atlas mountains into the lush Mitidja Plain and the expansive urban sprawl of Algiers, including the harbor.
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Djebel Amour
Witness the striking geological formations of the Saharan Atlas peaks shortly after takeoff.
Blidean Atlas
Dramatic views of the forested Tell Atlas mountains as the plane moves toward the coast.
Mitidja Plain
The stark contrast of the fertile green agricultural heartland of northern Algeria.
Algiers Cityscape
An unbeatable view of the Casbah, the Port of Algiers, and the Great Mosque during the final descent.
The right side is generally the best for this route. For morning flights, the lighting is perfect for photography of the mountains. On the approach to Houari Boumediene, the plane often maneuvers over the Bay of Algiers, giving right-side passengers a front-row seat to the city's iconic white architecture and the harbor.
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Western Saharan Atlas
View the rugged, arid ridges of the Atlas range as the aircraft climbs away from Mecheria.
High Plateaus
The vast, semi-arid steppe landscapes of the Hautes Plaines stretching toward the horizon.
Tipaza Coastline
On clear days during the descent, the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean near Tipaza become visible.
Zeralda and Western Suburbs
A bird's eye view of the rapidly expanding residential districts west of the capital.
Sit on the left if you prefer looking toward the western horizon and the Dahra Range. During afternoon flights, this side will experience direct sunlight, so keep your window shade ready. This side is excellent for seeing the Mediterranean first as the plane turns for its final approach.
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Get eSIMs for AlgeriaDistance: 471 km (293 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 47 min
Departure: MZW (33.535900116, -0.242353007197)
Arrival: ALG (36.69100189208984, 3.215409994125366)
Route Type: Domestic
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