The approach offers a birds-eye view of the city's traditional layout and the dense date palm plantations that define this historic Saharan crossroads.
The right side offers a superior view of the Grand Erg Oriental's massive dune fields and the intricate sandstone 'forests' of the Tassili n'Ajjer shortly after takeoff.
The left side offers a more dramatic view of the transition from the Mediterranean coast and the snow-capped Djurdjura mountains to the vast, shimmering salt flats of Chott el Hodna and the orange dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the iconic Saharan landscape, specifically the towering orange dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental and the unique industrial light displays of the oil fields near the destination.
The right side provides a superior view of the sprawling Grand Erg Oriental sand sea and the fascinating industrial geometric patterns of the Hassi Messaoud oil fields during the descent.
The right side offers superior views of the massive Sebkha d'Oran salt lake immediately after takeoff, followed by a dramatic transition over the Saharan Atlas mountains and deeper into the rolling dunes of the Sahara.
The left side offers spectacular views of the Grand Erg Occidental's crescent dunes and the unique red-mud architecture of the Gourara oases.