Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the long cruise over North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, the left side also faces generally southward, giving occasional views of the Sahara's texture and the Nile Delta if the routing passes near Egypt, while the right side faces the Mediterranean and then open sky over the Gulf.
Flight Path
The route typically tracks northeast from Casablanca over northern Algeria and Tunisia, crossing the central Mediterranean briefly or skirting Libya, then over Egypt near the Nile Delta, across the Sinai Peninsula, the Red Sea northern arm, Saudi Arabia's Hejaz region, and into the UAE over the Rub al Khali desert edge. The Nile Delta's green fan shape against the Sahara and the Red Sea's narrow blue corridor are the most visually striking midpoint features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Anfa (CAS) to Dubai International (DXB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Casablanca to Dubai. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the long cruise over North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, the left side also faces generally southward, giving occasional views of the Sahara's texture and the Nile Delta if the routing passes near Egypt, while the right side faces the Mediterranean and then open sky over the Gulf.
What can I see during takeoff from Anfa in Casablanca?
During takeoff from Anfa (CAS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Anfa airport sits just west of central Casablanca. Departing on runway 35 (northward) or 17 (southward), the left side gives you the Atlantic coastline, the Hassan II Mosque on its ocean promontory, and the dense urban grid of greater Casablanca spreading inland. The right side faces suburban sprawl with little of interest. Notable sights include: Hassan II Mosque on the Atlantic shore, Casablanca port and medina district, Atlantic Ocean coastline, urban grid of greater Casablanca.
What can I see when landing at Dubai International in Dubai?
When landing at Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Dubai International's primary arrival runway 30L/30R brings aircraft in from the southeast over the Gulf. The left side on approach gives you the Dubai Creek, Deira district, and the older city fabric, while the right side faces the open desert. On runway 12 arrivals from the northwest, left side still captures the city skyline including Downtown Dubai and the creek mouth. Notable sights include: Dubai Creek and Deira district, Dubai International Airport terminal complex, older city grid of Deira and Bur Dubai, Dubai Creek mouth at the Arabian Gulf.
How long is the flight from Casablanca to Dubai?
The flight from Anfa (CAS) to Dubai International (DXB) takes Approximately 7 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Casablanca to Dubai flight path pass over?
The route typically tracks northeast from Casablanca over northern Algeria and Tunisia, crossing the central Mediterranean briefly or skirting Libya, then over Egypt near the Nile Delta, across the Sinai Peninsula, the Red Sea northern arm, Saudi Arabia's Hejaz region, and into the UAE over the Rub al Khali desert edge. The Nile Delta's green fan shape against the Sahara and the Red Sea's narrow blue corridor are the most visually striking midpoint features.