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CMN → COO
Which side of the plane to sit from Mohammed V International Airport (Casablanca) to Cadjehoun Airport (Cotonou)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the snow-capped Atlas Mountains to the vast, orange dunes of the Sahara, and finally the lush greenery of the Gulf of Guinea.
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High Atlas Peaks
Immediately after departure, witness the rugged, often snow-dusted ridges of the Atlas range carving through Morocco.
Adrar Plateau
Aerial views of Mauritania's dramatic desert escarpments and deep orange sand seas (ergs).
Lake Volta
As you enter Ghana's airspace, look for the massive expanse of the world's largest artificial reservoir.
Lake Nokoué
On final approach to Cotonou, see the famous stilt villages and the sprawling water-based communities.
Sit on the left for a morning flight to avoid direct sun glare while capturing the deep shadows of the Sahara dunes. This side also provides the best view of Cotonou's unique 'Venice of Africa' (Ganvié) during the descent phase if the approach path comes from the northeast.
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Atlantic Coastline
Constant views of the white-crested waves hitting the rugged West Saharan and Mauritanian cliffs.
Canary Islands Distant View
On clear days, the easternmost Canary Islands like Fuerteventura can be spotted on the far horizon shortly after takeoff.
Coastal Capitals
Glimpses of the urban sprawl of Dakar, Monrovia, and Abidjan as the plane tracks the curve of the West African coast.
Port of Cotonou
View the massive container ships and the bustling maritime activity of Benin's economic heart just before landing.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights to catch the sun dipping into the Atlantic Ocean. It is generally the 'ocean view' side for the majority of the flight, offering great perspective on the sheer scale of the Gulf of Guinea's shipping lanes.
Book Hotels in CotonouDistance: 3,175 km (1,973 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 44 min
Departure: CMN (33.36750030517578, -7.589970111846924)
Arrival: COO (6.357230186462402, 2.384350061416626)
Route Type: International
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