Left side wins at both ends of the flight. The Casablanca coastal departure and the Lake Ontario Toronto approach are both on the left, making it the clear choice for the full journey.
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Flight Path
Casablanca to Toronto is 3,836 miles (6,174 km), a flight of about 8 hours 30 minutes.
The route tracks northwest over the Strait of Gibraltar and southern Spain briefly, then out over the open North Atlantic. The flight passes south of the Azores archipelago (Portugal) roughly mid-ocean, which may be faintly visible on very clear days from altitude. The route then crosses Newfoundland or Nova Scotia depending on the jet stream routing, where the Canadian Shield's lakes, boreal forest, and river systems become visible before descending into Ontario.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CMN
LEFTCMN typically departs on runway 17L/35R or 17R/35L. A northbound departure heading toward the Atlantic puts the left side facing west over the Atlantic Ocean and the Casablanca coastline. You get a clear view of the city sprawl and the Hassan II Mosque on the coast before turning northwest.
Landing at YYZ
LEFTPearson typically lands on runways 05/23 or 06L/24R. Approaching from the northeast on a southwesterly heading, the left side faces southeast over Lake Ontario, giving clear views of the Toronto skyline including the CN Tower, and the lake's northern shoreline. The right side faces northwest over flat suburban sprawl with little of interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mohammed V (CMN) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Casablanca to Toronto. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. The Casablanca coastal departure and the Lake Ontario Toronto approach are both on the left, making it the clear choice for the full journey.
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 on runway 17L/35R or 17R/35L. A northbound departure heading toward the Atlantic puts the left side facing west over the Atlantic Ocean and the Casablanca coastline. You get a clear view of the city sprawl and the Hassan II Mosque on the coast before turning northwest. Notable sights include: Hassan II Mosque on the Casablanca waterfront, Atlantic Ocean coastline, Casablanca urban grid, Bouregreg River estuary near Rabat visible to the north.
What can I see when landing at Lester B Pearson International in Toronto?
When landing at Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Pearson typically lands on runways 05/23 or 06L/24R. Approaching from the northeast on a southwesterly heading, the left side faces southeast over Lake Ontario, giving clear views of the Toronto skyline including the CN Tower, and the lake's northern shoreline. The right side faces northwest over flat suburban sprawl with little of interest. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario, Toronto downtown skyline with CN Tower, Toronto Islands, Niagara Peninsula visible to the south on clear days.
How long is the flight from Casablanca to Toronto?
The flight from Mohammed V (CMN) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes about 8 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,836 miles (6,174 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Casablanca to Toronto flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest over the Strait of Gibraltar and southern Spain briefly, then out over the open North Atlantic. The flight passes south of the Azores archipelago (Portugal) roughly mid-ocean, which may be faintly visible on very clear days from altitude. The route then crosses Newfoundland or Nova Scotia depending on the jet stream routing, where the Canadian Shield's lakes, boreal forest, and river systems become visible before descending into Ontario.