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TUN → NKC
Which side of the plane to sit from Tunis Carthage International Airport (Tunis) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (Nouakschott)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers superior views of the Saharan Atlas fringes, the massive dune fields of the Grand Erg Occidental, and a potential sighting of the Eye of the Sahara before descending toward the Atlantic coastline.
Carthage Ruins
Aerial perspective of the ancient Punic and Roman archaeological sites shortly after takeoff.
Saharan Atlas
The southern slopes of the Atlas range where rocky ridges meet the encroaching desert sands.
Grand Erg Occidental
Spectacular orange sand dunes that are particularly vivid during the late afternoon sun.
Richat Structure
The 'Eye of the Sahara,' a massive concentric geological feature, may be visible depending on the specific flight corridor.
Atlantic Seaboard
The dramatic meeting point of the Sahara desert and the blue Atlantic Ocean during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunset over the Atlantic on afternoon flights. If the flight path tracks slightly north, look out for the circular Richat Structure roughly 45 minutes before arrival.
Gulf of Tunis
Excellent views of the Mediterranean coastline and the capital's harbor immediately after departure.
Chott el Djerid
The largest salt pan in the Sahara, often appearing with shimmering white and pinkish hues from above.
Grand Erg Oriental
A vast sea of sand dunes stretching across the Algerian border with incredible geometric wind patterns.
Tanezrouft Plateau
Known as the 'Land of Thirst,' this area provides a stark, minimalist view of the flat Saharan shield.
Nouakchott Outskirts
The expanding grid of the Mauritanian capital as it stretches into the desert sands.
Sit on this side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is better for observing the interior Saharan plateaus and the massive salt flats of southern Tunisia.
Distance: 3,284 km (2,041 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 52 min
Departure: TUN (36.85100173950195, 10.22719955444336)
Arrival: NKC (18.31, -15.969722199999998)
Route Type: International
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