The right side wins overall. While the left side has the better Casablanca departure view, the right side captures the Mediterranean coast of Algeria and Tunisia in the cruise, the Libyan coastline and Gulf of Sidra, and then the spectacular shallow turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf and Doha Bay on arrival. The Gulf approach alone is one of the more visually rewarding arrivals in the region.
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Flight Path
Casablanca to Doha is 3,563 miles (5,734 km), a flight of about 6 hours 45 minutes.
The flight tracks northeast over Algeria's Tell Atlas foothills, then across northern Tunisia and the Gulf of Tunis, before crossing the Mediterranean toward Libya. The route passes over or near the Gulf of Sidra on the Libyan coast, then across the Egyptian Western Desert and the Nile Delta region, before crossing the Sinai Peninsula or northern Saudi Arabia depending on routing, and finally descending over the Arabian Gulf toward Qatar.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CMN
LEFTCMN's primary departure runway 35L/17R means northbound departures swing east toward Casablanca city. A left-side seat gives you a view back over the Atlantic coastline and the sprawling port and medina of Casablanca as the aircraft turns northeast. The city's white urban grid and the Hassan II Mosque on the waterfront are clearly identifiable from low altitude.
Landing at DOH
RIGHTArriving into DOH from the west, aircraft typically approach from over the Qatar peninsula on runway 34L/16R or similar northerly headings. A right-side seat gives you the view over Doha Bay, the West Bay skyline cluster, and the Pearl-Qatar artificial island as you descend over the Gulf. The shallow turquoise waters of the Gulf are visually striking on approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mohammed V (CMN) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Casablanca to Doha. The right side wins overall. While the left side has the better Casablanca departure view, the right side captures the Mediterranean coast of Algeria and Tunisia in the cruise, the Libyan coastline and Gulf of Sidra, and then the spectacular shallow turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf and Doha Bay on arrival. The Gulf approach alone is one of the more visually rewarding arrivals in the region.
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's primary departure runway 35L/17R means northbound departures swing east toward Casablanca city. A left-side seat gives you a view back over the Atlantic coastline and the sprawling port and medina of Casablanca as the aircraft turns northeast. The city's white urban grid and the Hassan II Mosque on the waterfront are clearly identifiable from low altitude. Notable sights include: Hassan II Mosque on the Atlantic waterfront, Casablanca port and harbor, the Atlantic Ocean coastline stretching south, the flat Chaouia plain east of the city.
What can I see when landing at Hamad International Airport in Doha?
When landing at Hamad International Airport (DOH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arriving into DOH from the west, aircraft typically approach from over the Qatar peninsula on runway 34L/16R or similar northerly headings. A right-side seat gives you the view over Doha Bay, the West Bay skyline cluster, and the Pearl-Qatar artificial island as you descend over the Gulf. The shallow turquoise waters of the Gulf are visually striking on approach. Notable sights include: Doha Bay and West Bay skyline, The Pearl-Qatar artificial island, shallow turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf, Qatar peninsula coastline.
How long is the flight from Casablanca to Doha?
The flight from Mohammed V (CMN) to Hamad International Airport (DOH) takes about 6 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,563 miles (5,734 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Casablanca to Doha flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over Algeria's Tell Atlas foothills, then across northern Tunisia and the Gulf of Tunis, before crossing the Mediterranean toward Libya. The route passes over or near the Gulf of Sidra on the Libyan coast, then across the Egyptian Western Desert and the Nile Delta region, before crossing the Sinai Peninsula or northern Saudi Arabia depending on routing, and finally descending over the Arabian Gulf toward Qatar.