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OGX → ALG
Which side of the plane to sit from Ain el Beida Airport (Ouargla) to Houari Boumediene Airport (Algier)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the Sahara to the Mediterranean, featuring salt lakes, the snow-capped Djurdjura Mountains, and a spectacular approach into the Bay of Algiers.
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Chott Melrhir
Vast, shimmering salt flats that appear as a white crystalline mirror in the distance.
Biskra Oases
Dense clusters of date palm groves known as the 'Gate of the Sahara' visible near the mountains.
Djurdjura Massif
Dramatic limestone peaks of the Kabylie region, often covered in snow during winter months.
Bay of Algiers
The turquoise waters of the Mediterranean as the aircraft banks for its final approach.
Djamaa el Djazaïr
A clear view of the Great Mosque of Algiers and its record-breaking minaret on the coastline.
Sit on the right for the best views of the Kabylie mountains and the iconic Algiers skyline. During the descent, keep your camera ready for the Great Mosque of Algiers and the coastal cliffs of Cape Matifou.
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Grand Erg Occidental
The vast expanse of the western sand sea visible as the flight heads north from Ouargla.
Ghardaïa & M'zab Valley
A glimpse of the unique pentapolis architecture and ancient stone cities on the rocky plateau.
Saharan Atlas Range
The rugged peaks of Djebel Amour rising sharply from the desert plains.
Blidean Atlas
Dense cedar forests and green slopes that mark the final mountain barrier before the coast.
Mitidja Plain
A patchwork of fertile agricultural lands surrounding the southern outskirts of Algiers.
Choose a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is better for observing the geological transition of the desert floor and the geometric patterns of the Saharan plateaus.
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Get eSIMs for AlgeriaDistance: 568 km (353 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 57 min
Departure: OGX (31.917200088500977, 5.412779808044434)
Arrival: ALG (36.69100189208984, 3.215409994125366)
Route Type: Domestic
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