Toronto to Casablanca flight pathYYZCMN

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Flight time6h 45m
Distance3,836
Heading075° → 123°
Best side
Right
★ 2.0 left·★ 3.0 right

The right side offers the only meaningful scenery on this trip — Toronto's skyline and lakefront at departure, and Casablanca's coastline and city at arrival — while the vast majority of the flight is open Atlantic Ocean with no landmarks on either side.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Toronto to Casablanca is 3,836 miles (6,174 km), a flight of about 6 hours 45 minutes.

North Atlantic Ocean, with no landmasses visible; the route passes well south of Greenland and north of the Azores over open water for most of the crossing.

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Toronto (right side) — Toronto skyline (CN Tower), Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Port of Toronto

Takeoff from YYZ

RIGHT

Eastbound departures from Pearson typically climb out over Lake Ontario, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of the Toronto skyline, harbor, and the lake's shoreline before the aircraft turns east toward the St. Lawrence corridor.

Toronto skylineLake Ontario shorelineToronto IslandsPort of Toronto
YYZ Lester B Pearson InternationalHub for Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, WestJet

Landing at CMN

RIGHT

Arrivals into Casablanca commonly approach from the north along the Atlantic coast before turning onto final for runway 17, putting the coastline and Casablanca's urban sprawl on the right side of the aircraft during descent.

Atlantic coastlineCasablanca city sprawlOued Bouskoura estuary areaMohammed V mosque area near the coast
CMN Mohammed VHub for Royal Air Maroc

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Mohammed V (CMN)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Casablanca. The right side offers the only meaningful scenery on this trip — Toronto's skyline and lakefront at departure, and Casablanca's coastline and city at arrival — while the vast majority of the flight is open Atlantic Ocean with no landmarks on either side.

What can I see during takeoff from Lester B Pearson International in Toronto?

During takeoff from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Eastbound departures from Pearson typically climb out over Lake Ontario, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of the Toronto skyline, harbor, and the lake's shoreline before the aircraft turns east toward the St. Lawrence corridor. Notable sights include: Toronto skyline (CN Tower), Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Port of Toronto.

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. Arrivals into Casablanca commonly approach from the north along the Atlantic coast before turning onto final for runway 17, putting the coastline and Casablanca's urban sprawl on the right side of the aircraft during descent. Notable sights include: Atlantic coastline, Casablanca city sprawl, Oued Bouskoura estuary area, Mohammed V mosque area near the coast.

How long is the flight from Toronto to Casablanca?

The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Mohammed V (CMN) takes about 6 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,836 miles (6,174 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Toronto to Casablanca flight path pass over?

North Atlantic Ocean, with no landmasses visible; the route passes well south of Greenland and north of the Azores over open water for most of the crossing.