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Touring Amsel in Algeria
Amsel in the region of Tamanghasset is located in Algeria - some 987 mi or ( 1588 km ) South of Algiers , the country's capital city .
Time in Amsel is now 05:09 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Algiers " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Tamanghasset, and Illizi. Being here already, consider visiting Tamanghasset . Check out our recommendations for Amsel ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Air Algérie Flight 6289
Air Algérie Flight 6289, a Boeing 737-200, was an Air Algérie scheduled passenger service between Tamanrasset, Algeria and Algiers, via Ghardaia. On 6 March 2003 at 3:45 p.m. local time (1445 GMT), the flight attempted departure from the southern Algerian city of Tamanrasset. The aircraft veered off the runway during takeoff and crashed some 600 feet (180 m) from the centerline. Witnesses reported seeing one of the 737's engines in flames as it took off.
Located at 22.78 5.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Tamanrasset
Tamanrasset /tæmɨnræsɨt/ is an oasis city and capital of Tamanrasset Province in southern Algeria, in the Ahaggar Mountains. It is the chief city of the Algerian Tuareg. It is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:22|47|6|N|5|31|22|E| | |name= }} at an altitude of 1,320 meters (4,333 feet) and has a population of 76,000 (estimate 2006). Tamanrasset was originally established as a military outpost to guard the trans-Saharan trade routes.
Located at 22.78 5.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Aguenar – Hadj Bey Akhamok Airport
Aguenar – Hadj Bey Akhamok Airport (French: Aéroport de Tamanrasset / Aguenar – Hadj Bey Akhamok), also known as Aguenar Airport or Tamanrasset Airport, is an airport serving Tamanrasset, a city in the Tamanrasset Province of southern Algeria. It is located 3.6 nautical miles northwest of the city. The airport was an alternative landing site for NASA's Space Shuttle, and have been used for American military operations.
Located at 22.81 5.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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