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Which side of the plane to sit from Es Senia Airport (Oran) to Rabah Bitat Airport (Annaba)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a continuous panorama of the turquoise Mediterranean coastline, providing bird's-eye views of Algeria's major port cities and the dramatic meeting of the Tell Atlas mountains with the sea.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Gulf of Arzew

Just after takeoff from Oran, view the vast industrial and natural curve of the Gulf of Arzew.

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Bay of Algiers

A magnificent view of the 'White City' curving around the Mediterranean, with its historic Casbah and modern port.

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Cap Carbon

Dramatic limestone cliffs and one of the world's highest lighthouses near the city of Béjaïa.

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Jijel Corniche

Spectacular views of hidden coves, emerald waters, and the rugged 'L'escalier' coastline.

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Skikda Port

The complex infrastructure of one of Algeria's largest industrial ports against the blue sea.

For morning flights, the left side is ideal as the sun remains to the south, illuminating the coastline perfectly without glare. Keep your camera ready midway through the flight for the Algiers skyline.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Ouarsenis Massif

Rugged mountain peaks of the Tell Atlas range visible shortly after departing the Oran region.

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Mitidja Plain

The fertile agricultural heartland of northern Algeria, showing a patchwork of green fields.

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Djurdjura Mountains

The majestic peaks of Great Kabylie, often covered in snow during the winter months.

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Chréa National Park

Dense cedar forests covering the mountains south of Blida, visible as a dark green mantle.

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Constantine Highlands

As you approach the east, the terrain becomes more broken and dramatic with high limestone plateaus.

Choose the right side during winter to see the snow-capped peaks of the Djurdjura. Afternoon flights may experience some glare from the southern sun, but the mountain shadows add great depth to photos.

Top Activities in Annaba
Route Information

Distance: 768 km (477 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min

Departure: ORN (35.6239013672, -0.6211829781529999)

Arrival: AAE (36.822201, 7.809174)

Route Type: Domestic

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