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OUA → ALG
Which side of the plane to sit from Ouagadougou Airport (Ouagadougou) to Houari Boumediene Airport (Algier)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the unique Saharan urban architecture, the dramatic volcanic fringes of the Hoggar mountains, and the scenic descent over the Bay of Algiers.
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Ouagadougou Departure
Get a clear view of the city's unique layout, the Parc Urbain Bangr Weogo, and the surrounding Sahelian landscape.
M'Zab Valley Oases
Spot the UNESCO-listed pentapolis of Ghardaïa, featuring distinctive pastel-colored Saharan architecture clustered on rocky hills.
Ahaggar Distant Peaks
Look east to see the dark, volcanic silhouettes of the Hoggar Mountains rising dramatically from the desert floor.
Trans-Saharan Highway
Follow the thin, lonely thread of the N1 highway as it carves a path through some of the most remote terrain on Earth.
The Bay of Algiers
Enjoy the panoramic approach over the 'White City' (Alger la Blanche) as the flight makes its final turn over the Mediterranean.
The right side is ideal for morning flights as the sun will be behind the aircraft, illuminating the desert colors perfectly. Keep a sharp eye out for the M'Zab valley roughly two-thirds through the flight; its geometric city layouts are a highlight of North African geography. During the descent, this side typically offers the best views of the Algiers shoreline.
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Grand Erg Occidental
Witness the massive 'Western Sand Sea' featuring endless waves of golden crescent-shaped dunes.
Tanezrouft Basin
Known as the 'Land of Thirst,' this ultra-flat, desolate landscape provides a hauntingly beautiful geometric void.
Tell Atlas Range
As you approach the coast, view the rugged peaks and green valleys of northern Algeria's primary mountain chain.
Saharan Sunset
On late afternoon flights, the western horizon offers a spectacular display of oranges and purples reflecting off the sand.
Choose the left side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the desert. However, be aware that the sun can be intense during the day, making the cabin quite warm and creating glare on the window.
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Get eSIMs for AlgeriaDistance: 2,747 km (1,707 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 40 min
Departure: OUA (12.3532, -1.51242)
Arrival: ALG (36.69100189208984, 3.215409994125366)
Route Type: International
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