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Which side of the plane to sit from Tripoli International Airport (Tripoli) to Kufra Airport (Kufra)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic shift from the coastal Mediterranean landscape to the deep Saharan interior, culminating in the iconic circular irrigation patterns of the Kufra Oasis during descent.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Tripoli Metropolis

An expansive view of the Libyan capital and its dense urban layout immediately following takeoff from TIP.

🧱

Hamada al-Hamra

The 'Red Desert' plateau, characterized by its desolate, rocky surface and deep iron-oxide coloration.

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Waw an Namus

On clear days, the distant dark profile of this extinct volcanic crater surrounded by black ash can be spotted in the central Sahara.

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Rebiana Sand Sea

Magnificent longitudinal sand dunes that create a rhythmic pattern of light and shadow across the basin.

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Kufra Circular Farms

The most famous view of the route: hundreds of bright green circles created by center-pivot irrigation in the middle of the desert.

The right side is essential for the approach into Kufra. To capture the best photos of the circular irrigation fields, ensure your shutter speed is high to counter aircraft vibration. Late afternoon flights provide long shadows that define the massive sand dunes of the Rebiana Sand Sea beautifully.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Mediterranean Horizon

A final look at the deep blue Mediterranean Sea as the aircraft climbs and turns southeast over the coastline.

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Jebel Tarhuna

The rugged northern edges of the Nafusa plateau, showing limestone formations and sparse Mediterranean scrub.

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Haruj al Aswad

A massive field of black basaltic volcanic rock that creates a stark contrast against the surrounding yellow sands.

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Sarir Tibesti

Vast, flat gravel plains that stretch toward the Chadian border, reflecting a shimmering heat haze.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. Watch for the subtle color changes in the desert floor from ochre to deep red as you move south towards the Sudanese border region.

Top Activities in Kufra
Route Information

Distance: 1,368 km (850 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 49 min

Departure: TIP (32.6635017395, 13.159000396700002)

Arrival: AKF (24.178699493408203, 23.31399917602539)

Route Type: Domestic

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