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Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides a front-row seat to the most dramatic landscapes of the Sahara, including the volcanic peaks of the Ahaggar Mountains and the sweeping dune seas of the Grand Erg Oriental.

Right Side Highlights
8.8
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Ahaggar Mountains

Massive volcanic massifs and the famous Assekram plateau rising sharply from the southern desert.

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Grand Erg Oriental

Spectacular orange-hued dune fields that look like frozen waves when viewed from high altitude.

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Djurdjura Range

Rugged limestone peaks in the Kabylie region, often snow-capped during the winter and spring.

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Great Mosque of Algiers

The soaring minaret of the Djamaa el Djazaïr is clearly visible as you line up for the runway.

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Mediterranean Horizon

The striking deep blue of the Mediterranean Sea provides a beautiful contrast to the city's white architecture.

The right side is essential for seeing the Hoggar (Ahaggar) region, the geological highlight of the trip. Opt for a seat in front of the wing to avoid engine heat blur when photographing the delicate dune patterns of the Grand Erg. Morning flights are best for clear, side-lit views of the mountains.

Left Side Highlights
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Niger River

Aerial view of the river valley and the green belt surrounding Niamey immediately after takeoff.

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Tanezrouft Plateau

A vast, desolate expanse of flat gravel desert known for its stark and eerie isolation.

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Blidean Atlas

The lush, green-sloped foothills of the Atlas Mountains as the plane leaves the desert behind.

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Algiers Casbah

The historic and densely packed white buildings of the old city visible during the descent.

Sit on the left if you are traveling during a late afternoon flight; the sunset over the desert horizon provides incredible colors. Watch for the sharp transition from the arid Sahara to the Mediterranean vegetation near the coast.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,583 km (1,605 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 27 min

Departure: NIM (13.4815, 2.18361)

Arrival: ALG (36.69100189208984, 3.215409994125366)

Route Type: International

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