About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mohammed V (CMN) to Los Angeles International (LAX)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Casablanca to Los Angeles. While takeoff offers good Atlantic views on the right, the landing approach over the Los Angeles basin and Pacific coast provides more dramatic and varied scenery. Left-seat passengers get the superior experience for the majority of the flight's most visually interesting segment.
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 capture the Atlantic coastline and the city of Casablanca receding below. CMN typically departs westbound over water, giving right-seat passengers the best view of the Moroccan coast and the Hassan II Mosque area as the aircraft climbs. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean (immediate), Casablanca city grid and Hassan II Mosque (below and receding), Anfa district waterfront, Anti-Atlas Mountains (distant southern horizon).
What can I see when landing at Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?
When landing at Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-seat passengers get the best views during the approach to LAX. The aircraft typically descends over the Pacific and approaches from the west, giving left-side views of Santa Monica Bay, the Los Angeles basin sprawl, and the San Gabriel Mountains rising inland. Notable sights include: Pacific Ocean (immediate), Santa Monica Bay and beaches (left-center), Los Angeles downtown skyline (distant center), San Gabriel Mountains (far horizon to the northeast).
How long is the flight from Casablanca to Los Angeles?
The flight from Mohammed V (CMN) to Los Angeles International (LAX) takes Approximately 10 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Casablanca to Los Angeles flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Atlantic at roughly 35,000 feet, passing south of the Azores (visible only on very clear days as a small cluster on the horizon), then over open ocean for 6+ hours. As the aircraft approaches North America, the Newfoundland coast and Maritime provinces appear on the left around hour 8. The flight then tracks south-southwest over the continental United States, with the Rocky Mountains visible as a distant ridge on the left around hour 9, followed by the Sierra Nevada and Mojave Desert appearing on the left as the descent begins over California.