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TUN → GAF
Which side of the plane to sit from Tunis Carthage International Airport (Tunis) to Gafsa Ksar International Airport (Gafsa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the Tunisian Dorsale mountain range, the historic city of Tunis upon departure, and the rugged, semi-arid landscapes of central Tunisia leading into the Gafsa mountains.
Tunis City & Lake
An immediate bird's-eye view of the capital, Lake Tunis, and the surrounding urban sprawl right after takeoff.
Jebel Zaghouan
The towering limestone peak of Zaghouan, which provided water to ancient Carthage via a massive aqueduct.
Tunisian Dorsale
The tail end of the Atlas Mountains, featuring dramatic ridges and valleys that stretch across the horizon.
Ancient Sbeitla
As you fly further south, keep an eye out for the ruins of Sufetula, known for some of the best-preserved Roman temples in Africa.
Gafsa Phosphate Mines
On the final approach, the industrial landscape and massive open-cast mines highlight the region's economic heart.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Atlas Mountains. The terrain is much more vertical on this side, making for great photography of the mountain ridges and the Gafsa oasis transition.
Gulf of Tunis
Panoramic views of the Mediterranean coastline and the Carthage area as the plane ascends southwards.
Holy City of Kairouan
In the distance, you may spot the sprawl of Kairouan, one of Islam's holiest cities, characterized by its traditional architecture.
Sebkhet Sidi El Hani
Large seasonal salt lakes that create shimmering white and silver patches on the landscape during the dry season.
Sahel Agricultural Plains
A patchwork of olive groves and agricultural plots that define the fertile eastern plains of Tunisia.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and to see the shimmering salt pans clearly. Look for the distinct change in soil color from the green north to the reddish-brown central region.
Distance: 298 km (185 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 30 min
Departure: TUN (36.85100173950195, 10.22719955444336)
Arrival: GAF (34.42200088500977, 8.822500228881836)
Route Type: Domestic
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