The left side delivers the dramatic Dubai coastal panorama on departure, and across the flight the left side tracks closer to the North African coast approaching Morocco, with occasional views of the Atlas Mountains foothills and the Algerian plateau. The right side wins at landing but the departure spectacle and mid-flight geography give the left side the edge overall.
Flight Path
The route crosses Saudi Arabia's Hejaz region and the Red Sea, then tracks over Egypt and the Nile Delta before crossing the Mediterranean near Libya or Tunisia. The flight then crosses northern Algeria, where the Tell Atlas mountain range is visible as a corrugated ridge system, before descending over the Moroccan Rif and Middle Atlas foothills toward Casablanca on the Atlantic coast.
Phase by phase
Takeoff from
Landing at
Landmarks on this routeAll landmarks →
_and_the_Dubai_skyline_(25781049892).jpg?width=600)
.jpg?width=600)
Will your flight be in sunlight?
See exactly which side of the plane gets sun and shade at your departure time.
About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dubai International (DXB) to Anfa (CAS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubai to Casablanca. The left side delivers the dramatic Dubai coastal panorama on departure, and across the flight the left side tracks closer to the North African coast approaching Morocco, with occasional views of the Atlas Mountains foothills and the Algerian plateau. The right side wins at landing but the departure spectacle and mid-flight geography give the left side the edge overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Dubai International in Dubai?
During takeoff from Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Left side for the best views. DXB's primary departure runways (30L/30R) head northwest, placing the left side over Dubai Creek, Deira, and the older city districts. You get a clear view of the Palm Jumeirah and the Dubai Marina skyline as the aircraft banks westward over the Gulf. Notable sights include: Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Creek and Deira district, Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai skyline, Dubai Marina towers.
What can I see when landing at Anfa in Casablanca?
When landing at Anfa (CAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Anfa Airport's primary landing direction is runway 35 (heading north), meaning the aircraft approaches from the south over the Atlantic coast. The right side faces east, giving views over Casablanca's urban layout, the Hassan II Mosque on the Atlantic shoreline, and the city's port district. Notable sights include: Hassan II Mosque and its Atlantic coastal position, Casablanca port and medina, Casablanca city center grid, Atlantic Ocean coastline.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Casablanca?
The flight from Dubai International (DXB) to Anfa (CAS) takes Approximately 7 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Dubai to Casablanca flight path pass over?
The route crosses Saudi Arabia's Hejaz region and the Red Sea, then tracks over Egypt and the Nile Delta before crossing the Mediterranean near Libya or Tunisia. The flight then crosses northern Algeria, where the Tell Atlas mountain range is visible as a corrugated ridge system, before descending over the Moroccan Rif and Middle Atlas foothills toward Casablanca on the Atlantic coast.