While takeoff offers Atlantic coastal views, the landing approach provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—the Serra da Mantiqueira mountains and the São Paulo metropolitan area's scale are visually more compelling than the departure sequence.
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Flight Path
Casablanca to Sao Paulo is 4,685 miles (7,539 km), a flight of about 9 hours 15 minutes.
The flight crosses the Atlantic Ocean for approximately 4,500 nautical miles. Notable features along the route include the Canary Islands (visible if passing north of the direct great-circle route), the Cape Verde Islands (if southern routing), the equatorial Atlantic with no landmass, and the Brazilian coast approaching from the northeast. The mid-Atlantic offers no visible landmarks—primarily open ocean. As the aircraft approaches South America, the Brazilian coastline becomes visible, followed by the interior plateau and eventually the approach to São Paulo's escarpment and mountain ranges.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from CMN
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Atlantic coastline and the city of Casablanca spreading inland. The aircraft departs westbound over water before turning south, giving right-side passengers clear sightlines to the Moroccan coast and urban sprawl.
Landing at GRU
LEFTLeft-side seats provide views of the Paraíba River valley, the Serra da Mantiqueira mountains, and the approach into the São Paulo metropolitan area from the northeast. The descent path brings these features into clear view on the left side.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mohammed V (CMN) to Guarulhos (GRU)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Casablanca to Sao Paulo. While takeoff offers Atlantic coastal views, the landing approach provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—the Serra da Mantiqueira mountains and the São Paulo metropolitan area's scale are visually more compelling than the departure sequence.
What can I see during takeoff from Mohammed V in Casablanca?
During takeoff from Mohammed V (CMN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Atlantic coastline and the city of Casablanca spreading inland. The aircraft departs westbound over water before turning south, giving right-side passengers clear sightlines to the Moroccan coast and urban sprawl. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean coastline, Casablanca city grid, Draa River valley to the south, Anti-Atlas Mountains (distant, southern horizon).
What can I see when landing at Guarulhos in Sao Paulo?
When landing at Guarulhos (GRU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Paraíba River valley, the Serra da Mantiqueira mountains, and the approach into the São Paulo metropolitan area from the northeast. The descent path brings these features into clear view on the left side. Notable sights include: Paraíba River valley, Serra da Mantiqueira mountain range, São Paulo urban sprawl and high-rise districts, Atlantic coastal escarpment (distant).
How long is the flight from Casablanca to Sao Paulo?
The flight from Mohammed V (CMN) to Guarulhos (GRU) takes about 9 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,685 miles (7,539 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Casablanca to Sao Paulo flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Atlantic Ocean for approximately 4,500 nautical miles. Notable features along the route include the Canary Islands (visible if passing north of the direct great-circle route), the Cape Verde Islands (if southern routing), the equatorial Atlantic with no landmass, and the Brazilian coast approaching from the northeast. The mid-Atlantic offers no visible landmarks—primarily open ocean. As the aircraft approaches South America, the Brazilian coastline becomes visible, followed by the interior plateau and eventually the approach to São Paulo's escarpment and mountain ranges.