About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Guarulhos (GRU) to Mohammed V (CMN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Sao Paulo to Casablanca. While takeoff offers good views of São Paulo's geography, the landing approach provides more dramatic and varied scenery—the Atlantic coastline, Casablanca's waterfront, and coastal topography are more visually distinctive than the departure climb over urban sprawl.
What can I see during takeoff from Guarulhos in Sao Paulo?
During takeoff from Guarulhos (GRU), sit on the Right side for the best views. GRU typically departs eastbound (runways 09L/09R). Right-side seats face north across the São Paulo metropolitan area and toward the Atlantic coast. You'll see the sprawling city grid and the Serra da Mantiqueira mountain range rising inland to the northeast. Notable sights include: Serra da Mantiqueira (northeast, ~80 km distant), São Paulo urban sprawl (directly below and extending left/south), Tietê River valley (visible as linear feature through city), Atlantic coastal plain (eastern horizon).
What can I see when landing at Mohammed V in Casablanca?
When landing at Mohammed V (CMN), sit on the Left side for the best views. CMN approaches from the northeast (runways 01L/01R). Left-side seats face west/southwest toward the Atlantic Ocean and the Casablanca coastal region. You'll see the Moroccan coastline, the city's waterfront, and the Atlantic approaching the airport. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean (dominant feature, left side), Casablanca city and port (center/right during descent), Anfa district and coastal cliffs (right side), Anti-Atlas foothills (distant southern horizon).
How long is the flight from Sao Paulo to Casablanca?
The flight from Guarulhos (GRU) to Mohammed V (CMN) takes Approximately 9.5 to 10.5 hours.
What does the Sao Paulo to Casablanca flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Atlantic at roughly 35,000 feet. Notable features include: the Brazilian coast receding eastward (visible during initial climb), the mid-Atlantic with no landmasses for ~6,000 km, the Azores archipelago (optional routing depending on winds—visible as small islands if passing nearby), the Iberian Peninsula's western coast approaching Portugal/Spain (visible during descent initiation), and finally the Moroccan coastline and Atlas Mountains foothills as you approach CMN.