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Which side of the plane to sit from Paris-Orly Airport (Paris) to Ain Arnat Airport (Setif)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of France's volcanic Massif Central and the dramatic approach over the Tell Atlas mountains into Setif.

Right Side Highlights
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Massif Central

Fly directly over the Chaîne des Puys, featuring iconic extinct volcanic craters and green plateaus.

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Occitanie Coast

Views of the sandy lagoons and coastal cities like Montpellier and Sète along the Gulf of Lion.

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Pyrenees Horizon

The jagged peaks of the Pyrenees mountain range are often visible to the southwest during the flight's southern transit.

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Tell Atlas Range

A spectacular final descent over the ridges and valleys of the Tell Atlas mountains surrounding Setif.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct sun glare. It provides the most dramatic views of the volcanic landscapes in central France and the best perspective of the Atlas Mountains during the descent into Ain Arnat Airport.

Left Side Highlights
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Greater Paris

Panoramic views of the southeastern Paris suburbs and the Seine River valley shortly after takeoff.

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Distant Alps

On clear days, the snow-capped French Alps are visible on the far eastern horizon during the cruise over central France.

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Cote d'Azur Edge

Views of the Mediterranean coastline near Marseille and the Rhone Delta as the flight leaves the mainland.

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Lesser Kabylie Mountains

Rugged, forested mountain peaks of the Petite Kabylie region as the plane crosses the Algerian coastline.

Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the Mediterranean. Keep an eye out for the distinctive coastline of the Bejaia region as you make landfall in Algeria.

Top Activities in Setif
Route Information

Distance: 1,415 km (879 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 53 min

Departure: ORY (48.7233333, 2.3794444)

Arrival: QSF (36.178100585900005, 5.32449007034)

Route Type: International

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