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CMN → BKO
Which side of the plane to sit from Mohammed V International Airport (Casablanca) to Modibo Keita International Airport (Bamako)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the High Atlas mountain range shortly after takeoff and expansive vistas of the central Sahara's shifting sand dunes and rocky plateaus.
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High Atlas Mountains
Snow-capped peaks and deep valleys visible within the first 30 minutes of the flight.
Erg Chech Dunes
Vast, undulating golden sand dunes stretching across the Mauritanian border.
Adrar Plateau
Rugged sandstone escarpments and dramatic cliffs in central Mauritania.
Niger River Bend
The lush green banks of the Niger River providing a stark contrast to the desert as you descend into Bamako.
Sit on the left for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Atlas Mountains. The lighting in the late afternoon is particularly striking for photographing the textures of the Sahara dunes. Watch for the dramatic change from arid desert to the fertile Niger basin about 20 minutes before landing.
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Atlantic Coastline
The meeting point of the turquoise ocean and the white sands of the Western Sahara.
Canary Islands Horizon
On clear days, the distant silhouettes of Fuerteventura and Lanzarote may be visible to the west.
Sebkha Salt Pans
Bright white salt flats scattered across the desert landscape of southern Morocco.
Remote Saharan Oases
Small, isolated patches of green palm groves and traditional settlements visible in the desert expanse.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. Keep a close eye on the horizon during the first hour of flight for a chance to spot the Canary Islands. Polarized sunglasses are recommended to reduce the intense glare from the desert sand and ocean.
Book Hotels in BamakoDistance: 2,317 km (1,440 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 5 min
Departure: CMN (33.36750030517578, -7.589970111846924)
Arrival: BKO (12.5335, -7.94994)
Route Type: International
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