The right side wins on both ends of the flight: a dramatic Los Angeles basin and mountain view on departure, and a coastal Casablanca approach on arrival, while the left side is dominated by open ocean and featureless plains for most of the journey.
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Flight Path
Los Angeles to Casablanca is 5,977 miles (9,620 km), a flight of about 11 hours 20 minutes.
Extended crossing of the Atlantic Ocean with no visible landmarks for several hours between the U.S. coast and the Moroccan coastline
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LAX
RIGHTAs the aircraft climbs out over Santa Monica Bay and banks to align with its eastbound routing, the right side offers a sweeping view of the Los Angeles basin, the San Gabriel Mountains, and the downtown LA skyline. The left side mostly shows open Pacific water and the Palos Verdes Peninsula fading behind.
Landing at CMN
RIGHTOn approach to Casablanca's Mohammed V Airport from over the Atlantic, the right side reveals the Moroccan coastline and the outskirts of Casablanca's urban sprawl as the aircraft lines up for the southbound runway. The left side view is dominated by flat agricultural plains with fewer distinguishing features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Mohammed V (CMN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Los Angeles to Casablanca. The right side wins on both ends of the flight: a dramatic Los Angeles basin and mountain view on departure, and a coastal Casablanca approach on arrival, while the left side is dominated by open ocean and featureless plains for most of the journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?
During takeoff from Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Right side for the best views. As the aircraft climbs out over Santa Monica Bay and banks to align with its eastbound routing, the right side offers a sweeping view of the Los Angeles basin, the San Gabriel Mountains, and the downtown LA skyline. The left side mostly shows open Pacific water and the Palos Verdes Peninsula fading behind. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Downtown Los Angeles skyline, Hollywood Hills, Santa Monica Bay.
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's Mohammed V Airport from over the Atlantic, the right side reveals the Moroccan coastline and the outskirts of Casablanca's urban sprawl as the aircraft lines up for the southbound runway. The left side view is dominated by flat agricultural plains with fewer distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Atlantic coastline near Casablanca, Casablanca urban sprawl, Bouskoura forest patches, coastal salt flats.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Casablanca?
The flight from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Mohammed V (CMN) takes about 11 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,977 miles (9,620 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Los Angeles to Casablanca flight path pass over?
Extended crossing of the Atlantic Ocean with no visible landmarks for several hours between the U.S. coast and the Moroccan coastline