About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mohammed V (CMN) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Casablanca to Paris. The Paris approach on the right side delivers the most iconic and concentrated visual payoff of the flight. While the Casablanca departure on the left is worthwhile, the right side on landing gives you a panoramic sweep of central Paris with multiple recognizable landmarks in a single view during the slow, low approach.
What can I see during takeoff from Mohammed V in Casablanca?
During takeoff from Mohammed V (CMN), sit on the Left side for the best views. CMN typically departs northeast on runway 17L/35R or 10/28. On a northbound departure toward CDG, climbing out to the northeast puts the Atlantic coastline and Casablanca's urban sprawl on the left side. You get a clear view of the city's white-and-grey grid meeting the ocean, with the Hassan II Mosque's distinctive oceanfront position visible near the shoreline. Notable sights include: Hassan II Mosque on the Atlantic waterfront, Casablanca city grid, Atlantic Ocean coastline, Bouregreg River estuary near Rabat visible further north.
What can I see when landing at Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
When landing at Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Right side for the best views. CDG typically lands from the west or southwest on runways oriented roughly east-west (08/26 or 09/27). On approach from the south, the right side faces east and southeast, giving views over central Paris including the Seine river bends, the Eiffel Tower area, and the dense Haussmann boulevard grid. The left side faces northwest toward less distinctive suburban terrain. Notable sights include: Seine River bends through central Paris, Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars, La Défense business district tower cluster, Stade de France near Saint-Denis.
How long is the flight from Casablanca to Paris?
The flight from Mohammed V (CMN) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes Approximately 3 hours to 3 hours 20 minutes.
What does the Casablanca to Paris flight path pass over?
After departing Morocco, the flight crosses northern Morocco and the Strait of Gibraltar, then tracks over the Iberian Peninsula — the central Spanish meseta plateau is visible as a vast flat brown tableland. The Pyrenees mountain range appears as a clear east-west ridgeline as you cross into France, with snow-capped peaks visible depending on season. Over southern France, the Garonne River valley and the flat agricultural plains of Aquitaine and the Loire Valley are visible before the Paris Basin comes into view on descent.