While the takeoff offers Atlantic coastal scenery, the landing approach delivers the more visually dramatic and geographically significant views: the Andes Mountains and Pichincha volcano are far more distinctive than the Moroccan coastline. Right side captures the defining geography of the destination.
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Flight Path
Casablanca to Quito is 5,120 miles (8,240 km), a flight of about 9 hours 15 minutes.
The flight crosses the Atlantic Ocean for approximately 4,000 nautical miles, passing over open water with no visible landmarks. The aircraft will cross the equator roughly 3-4 hours before landing. As the flight approaches South America, the Amazon Basin becomes visible as dense green forest canopy, followed by the Andes Mountains rising dramatically from the western edge of the basin. The inter-Andean valley and high plateau become visible 30-45 minutes before landing at Quito.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CMN
LEFTLeft side offers views of the Atlantic coastline south of Casablanca and the Draa River valley as the aircraft climbs southwestward. Right side faces inland toward the Middle Atlas foothills with less dramatic relief.
Landing at UIO
RIGHTRight side provides views of the Andes Mountains as the aircraft descends into Quito's high-altitude basin. The eastern cordillera and the inter-Andean valley are most visible on approach from the west, with Pichincha volcano and surrounding peaks dominating the right side.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mohammed V (CMN) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Casablanca to Quito. While the takeoff offers Atlantic coastal scenery, the landing approach delivers the more visually dramatic and geographically significant views: the Andes Mountains and Pichincha volcano are far more distinctive than the Moroccan coastline. Right side captures the defining geography of the destination.
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. Left side offers views of the Atlantic coastline south of Casablanca and the Draa River valley as the aircraft climbs southwestward. Right side faces inland toward the Middle Atlas foothills with less dramatic relief. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean coastline, Draa River estuary, Casablanca urban sprawl, Anti-Atlas Mountains (distant southern horizon).
What can I see when landing at Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito?
When landing at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Andes Mountains as the aircraft descends into Quito's high-altitude basin. The eastern cordillera and the inter-Andean valley are most visible on approach from the west, with Pichincha volcano and surrounding peaks dominating the right side. Notable sights include: Eastern Cordillera of the Andes, Pichincha volcano (5,897 m), Inter-Andean valley basin, Quito city nestled in the highland plateau.
How long is the flight from Casablanca to Quito?
The flight from Mohammed V (CMN) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) takes about 9 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,120 miles (8,240 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Casablanca to Quito flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Atlantic Ocean for approximately 4,000 nautical miles, passing over open water with no visible landmarks. The aircraft will cross the equator roughly 3-4 hours before landing. As the flight approaches South America, the Amazon Basin becomes visible as dense green forest canopy, followed by the Andes Mountains rising dramatically from the western edge of the basin. The inter-Andean valley and high plateau become visible 30-45 minutes before landing at Quito.