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OGX → AZR
Which side of the plane to sit from Ain el Beida Airport (Ouargla) to Touat Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport (Adrar)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the contrasting desert landscapes, including the transition from the golden dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental to the stark, dark hammada of the Tademait Plateau, finishing with the unique circular irrigation patterns near Adrar.
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Ouargla Cityscape
Excellent views of the 'Golden Key of the Desert' and its surrounding palm plantations immediately after takeoff.
Sebkha El Melah
Bright white salt flats and seasonal dry lake beds that create a shimmering, mirror-like effect from high altitude.
Hassi Messaoud Outskirts
The geometric industrial patterns of oil and gas extraction sites dotting the desert floor like a futuristic grid.
Adrar Foggaras
Look for the traditional 'Foggaras' irrigation systems, marked by lines of vertical shafts used to transport water underground.
Ksour of Touat
Ancient fortified red-mud villages that blend perfectly into the Saharan landscape as you descend into Adrar.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind you, reducing glare and highlighting the deep ochre colors of the Adrar region. Keep a close eye on the ground during descent to spot the unique foggara water systems, which are a UNESCO-recognized engineering marvel.
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Grand Erg Oriental
Witness the massive expanse of star-shaped longitudinal sand dunes stretching south toward the deep Sahara.
El Ménia Oasis
A glimpse of the lush green palm groves of El Goléa, standing out as a vibrant emerald against the surrounding orange sands.
Tademait Plateau
The desolate and mysterious 'black desert' pavement, a vast limestone plateau covered in dark desert varnish.
Ancient Dayas
Small circular depressions in the desert floor that catch rare rainwater, supporting isolated patches of hardy vegetation.
Sit on the left during early morning flights to see long, dramatic shadows cast by the high dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental. This side provides a better sense of the Sahara's immense scale and emptiness as you look toward the south.
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Get eSIMs for AlgeriaDistance: 705 km (438 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 11 min
Departure: OGX (31.917200088500977, 5.412779808044434)
Arrival: AZR (27.83760070800781, -0.1864140033721924)
Route Type: Domestic
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