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ALG → CMN
Which side of the plane to sit from Houari Boumediene Airport (Algier) to Mohammed V International Airport (Casablanca)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Atlas mountain ranges and the varied inland landscapes of Algeria and Morocco.
Tell Atlas
The rugged peaks and deep valleys of the Tell Atlas range parallel to the Algerian coast.
Oran Views
A distant look at the historic coastal city of Oran and its iconic harbor.
Middle Atlas Mountains
Lush, often snow-capped peaks as the flight crosses into Moroccan territory.
Moroccan Steppe
The transition from the green mountains to the arid, high plateaus near the border.
Tadla Plain
Vibrant green agricultural grids that define the fertile heartland of central Morocco.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to enjoy the best lighting on the Atlas ranges. In winter, look for significant snow cover on the Middle Atlas. This side provides a better sense of North Africa's vast topographical diversity.
Mediterranean Coast
The stunning turquoise waters and rocky inlets of the Algerian coastline near Tipaza.
Alboran Sea
Vast blue expanses with visible shipping lanes leading toward the Mediterranean mouth.
Rif Mountains
The dramatic northern Moroccan mountain range visible to the north as you head west.
Atlantic Transition
The point where the Mediterranean landscapes give way to the cooling influence of the Atlantic.
Casablanca Approach
Sweeping views of the Atlantic coastline and the outskirts of Morocco's commercial capital.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to minimize sun glare while viewing the coast. On exceptionally clear days, you may catch a distant glimpse of the Strait of Gibraltar to the far north during the mid-flight segment.
Distance: 1,050 km (652 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: ALG (36.69100189208984, 3.215409994125366)
Arrival: CMN (33.36750030517578, -7.589970111846924)
Route Type: International
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