About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Mohammed V (CMN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Casablanca. The right side delivers the most dramatic single moment of the flight — the London panorama on departure with the Thames and city skyline. The landing views on the left are interesting but the Chaouia plain is flat and agricultural. Right side wins overall for the London departure spectacle alone.
What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?
During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Heathrow typically departs westbound on runways 27L/27R, then aircraft turn south. The right side gives you a clear view over central London as you climb out — the Thames snaking through the city, the City of London skyline, and Canary Wharf are all visible before you clear the urban sprawl heading south. Notable sights include: River Thames bends through central London, Canary Wharf tower cluster, Windsor Castle and Great Park to the west briefly, M25 orbital motorway ring.
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. Mohammed V Airport sits southeast of Casablanca. Aircraft typically approach from the north on runway 17, meaning the left side looks east toward the Atlas Mountains foothills and the Chaouia plains, while also giving a view of Casablanca's coastal urban sprawl and the Atlantic coastline as you descend. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean coastline west of Casablanca, Casablanca urban grid and port area, Chaouia agricultural plains, distant foothills of the Middle Atlas on the eastern horizon.
How long is the flight from London to Casablanca?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Mohammed V (CMN) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.
What does the London to Casablanca flight path pass over?
The flight tracks south over the Bay of Biscay, crossing the northern Spanish coast near Galicia, then over central Portugal or the Portuguese interior, before crossing the Strait of Gibraltar or the southwestern Iberian coast and entering Moroccan airspace over the Rif Mountains foothills. The Strait of Gibraltar is a notable pinch point — roughly 14 km wide — visible as a narrow channel between Spain and Morocco if conditions are clear. The Atlas Mountains are not on the direct flight path but may be visible on the eastern horizon during descent into Casablanca.