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ORN → OGX
Which side of the plane to sit from Es Senia Airport (Oran) to Ain el Beida Airport (Ouargla)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the massive Sebkha d'Oran salt lake immediately after takeoff, followed by a dramatic transition over the Saharan Atlas mountains and deeper into the rolling dunes of the Sahara.
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Sebkha d'Oran
A massive, shallow salt lake located just south of the airport, creating a stunning white and blue expanse.
Djebel Amour
The central section of the Saharan Atlas, featuring impressive rock formations and deep canyons.
M'zab Valley Vista
On clear days, the distant unique architecture of Ghardaïa and its pentapolis can be spotted to the southwest.
Sand Dune Seas
Endless waves of orange and gold sand dunes as the aircraft reaches the heart of the Algerian Sahara.
Hassi Messaoud Outskirts
Industrial installations and flare stacks of the oil fields occasionally visible on the southern horizon.
Sit on the right for the best perspective of the Sebkha salt lake right after departure. For evening flights, the sunset over the Sahara dunes provides a spectacular color palette ranging from deep red to violet. Keep your window shade down during the middle of the flight to reduce glare from the intense Saharan sun.
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Oran Cityscape
Panoramic views of the 'Radiant City' and the heights of Mount Murdjadjo during the initial climb.
Ouarsenis Massif
The rugged peaks of the Tell Atlas range visible to the north-east as the flight heads south.
Zahrez Salt Lakes
Large, shimmering white salt flats located in the high plateaus between the mountain ranges.
Grand Erg Oriental Edge
The beginning of the vast eastern sand sea with its distinct longitudinal dunes.
Oued M'ya Basin
The green streaks of palm groves dotting the desert floor as the plane descends into Ouargla.
Early morning flights are best to avoid the midday desert haze. Look for the contrast between the white salt pans and the ochre earth. During the winter months, the higher peaks of the Atlas might show light snow dusting.
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Get eSIMs for AlgeriaDistance: 693 km (431 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 9 min
Departure: ORN (35.6239013672, -0.6211829781529999)
Arrival: OGX (31.917200088500977, 5.412779808044434)
Route Type: Domestic
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