The right side strings together a more varied set of features across the whole flight: the Bosphorus and Marmara on departure, glimpses of Greek islands, Sicily, and Sardinia during cruise, and the Rif Mountains plus Atlantic coastline on arrival. The left side is dominated by open Mediterranean and Saharan-fringe terrain with far less variety.
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Flight Path
Istanbul to Casablanca is 2,053 miles (3,304 km), a flight of about 4 hours 30 minutes.
Southern Aegean islands, the Ionian Sea near Sicily, and the open central Mediterranean between Sicily and the Algerian coast
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from IST
RIGHTDeparting IST, the right (north-facing) side gives a good look back at the Bosphorus, the Sea of Marmara, and Istanbul's European shoreline as the aircraft climbs out over the strait system. The left side mostly shows the flatter Asian suburbs and inland Marmara basin with less definition.
Landing at CMN
RIGHTOn approach to Casablanca from the northeast, the right side offers views of the Rif Mountains' foothills and the Atlantic coastline as the plane descends toward CMN, while the left side faces inland toward flatter agricultural plains with fewer distinguishing features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Mohammed V (CMN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Istanbul to Casablanca. The right side strings together a more varied set of features across the whole flight: the Bosphorus and Marmara on departure, glimpses of Greek islands, Sicily, and Sardinia during cruise, and the Rif Mountains plus Atlantic coastline on arrival. The left side is dominated by open Mediterranean and Saharan-fringe terrain with far less variety.
What can I see during takeoff from İstanbul Airport in Istanbul?
During takeoff from İstanbul Airport (IST), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing IST, the right (north-facing) side gives a good look back at the Bosphorus, the Sea of Marmara, and Istanbul's European shoreline as the aircraft climbs out over the strait system. The left side mostly shows the flatter Asian suburbs and inland Marmara basin with less definition. Notable sights include: Bosphorus Strait, Sea of Marmara, Princes' Islands, European Istanbul skyline.
What can I see when landing at Mohammed V in Casablanca?
When landing at Mohammed V (CMN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to Casablanca from the northeast, the right side offers views of the Rif Mountains' foothills and the Atlantic coastline as the plane descends toward CMN, while the left side faces inland toward flatter agricultural plains with fewer distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Rif Mountains foothills, Atlantic coastline, Bouregreg River mouth, Casablanca's coastal skyline.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Casablanca?
The flight from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Mohammed V (CMN) takes about 4 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,053 miles (3,304 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Istanbul to Casablanca flight path pass over?
Southern Aegean islands, the Ionian Sea near Sicily, and the open central Mediterranean between Sicily and the Algerian coast