The left side wins on both ends of the flight: Montreal's river and skyline at departure, and Casablanca's Atlantic coastline and city at arrival, while the right side deals mostly with plains and open ocean.
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Flight Path
Montreal to Casablanca is 3,526 miles (5,675 km), a flight of about 6 hours 35 minutes.
Open North Atlantic Ocean, passing south of the Grand Banks and north of the Azores latitude before descending toward the Iberian and Moroccan Atlantic coast
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from YUL
LEFTDeparting Dorval on runway 24 and banking east toward the Atlantic, the left side offers a good look at the St. Lawrence River and Montreal's skyline and bridges before the aircraft climbs out over the Quebec countryside. The right side mostly shows the flatter Laurentian foothills receding into haze.
Landing at CMN
LEFTOn approach into Casablanca, arrivals crossing the coast from the north give left-side passengers a view of the Atlantic shoreline, Casablanca's dense urban sprawl, and the port area before the turn inland toward the airport. The right side mainly shows flat agricultural plains.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to Mohammed V (CMN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montreal to Casablanca. The left side wins on both ends of the flight: Montreal's river and skyline at departure, and Casablanca's Atlantic coastline and city at arrival, while the right side deals mostly with plains and open ocean.
What can I see during takeoff from Montreal International Dorval in Montreal?
During takeoff from Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Dorval on runway 24 and banking east toward the Atlantic, the left side offers a good look at the St. Lawrence River and Montreal's skyline and bridges before the aircraft climbs out over the Quebec countryside. The right side mostly shows the flatter Laurentian foothills receding into haze. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Montreal skyline and Mount Royal, Jacques Cartier and Champlain bridges.
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. On approach into Casablanca, arrivals crossing the coast from the north give left-side passengers a view of the Atlantic shoreline, Casablanca's dense urban sprawl, and the port area before the turn inland toward the airport. The right side mainly shows flat agricultural plains. Notable sights include: Casablanca coastline and port, Hassan II Mosque near the shore, Atlantic Ocean, Bouskoura plains.
How long is the flight from Montreal to Casablanca?
The flight from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to Mohammed V (CMN) takes about 6 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,526 miles (5,675 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Montreal to Casablanca flight path pass over?
Open North Atlantic Ocean, passing south of the Grand Banks and north of the Azores latitude before descending toward the Iberian and Moroccan Atlantic coast