Cairo to Casablanca flight path: CAI to CMN

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Cairo to Casablanca. While the left side offers a memorable pyramid glimpse at takeoff, the right side wins overall thanks to extended Mediterranean coastline views during cruise over Libya, Tunisia, and Algeria, followed by a scenic Atlantic coastal approach into Casablanca with the Hassan II Mosque visible.

During takeoff from Cairo International (CAI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Cairo toward the southwest before turning onto the westbound track, the initial climb offers a brief but striking view of the Nile River winding through Cairo and the Giza pyramid complex just southwest of the city. This is a rare, high-value landmark glimpse unmatched by anything on the right side during departure. Notable sights include: Nile River, Cairo skyline, Giza pyramids, Nile Delta farmland.

When landing at Mohammed V (CMN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Casablanca, aircraft typically fly in from over the Atlantic or parallel to the coast, giving passengers on the right (north) side a clear view of the Atlantic shoreline, the city's harbor area, and the distinctive silhouette of the Hassan II Mosque perched on the water's edge. The left side during this phase mostly shows flat inland farmland with little visual interest. Notable sights include: Atlantic coastline, Casablanca harbor, Hassan II Mosque, coastal urban sprawl.

The flight from Cairo International (CAI) to Mohammed V (CMN) takes about 5 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 2,289 miles (3,683 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

The route tracks roughly parallel to the North African Mediterranean coast, passing over or near the Libyan coastline, the Gulf of Gabès and Tunisian coast, the Algerian coastal cities near Algiers, and the northern fringes of the Sahara before crossing into Morocco near the Atlas Mountains' northern foothills.