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CMN → MPL
Which side of the plane to sit from Mohammed V International Airport (Casablanca) to Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (Montpellier)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic landmarks of the route, including a direct view of the Rock of Gibraltar and the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains in Spain, followed by the unique landscapes of the Camargue during the descent into Montpellier.
Rif Mountains
The dramatic, jagged peaks of northern Morocco visible as the plane approaches the Mediterranean.
Rock of Gibraltar
The legendary limestone monolith standing guard at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea.
Sierra Nevada
Views of mainland Spain's highest peaks, often covered in snow even during late spring.
Levante Landscapes
The varied agricultural terrain and mountainous interior of eastern Spain near Valencia.
Camargue Wetlands
The salt pans, lagoons, and marshes of the Rhone delta, famous for pink flamingos, visible during the final approach.
The right side is essential for seeing the Rock of Gibraltar clearly during the Strait crossing. For the best experience, choose a morning flight to have the sun at your back while looking at the Spanish coastline and the Sierra Nevada. Keep your camera ready during the last 15 minutes of the flight for the colorful salt pans near Montpellier.
Moroccan Atlantic Coast
Panoramic views of the coastline stretching from Casablanca up towards Rabat and Kenitra shortly after takeoff.
Cape Spartel
The northwesternmost point of Africa where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea.
Barcelona Cityscape
Clear views of the Eixample district grid and the Sagrada Família as the flight tracks along the Catalan coast.
Costa Brava
The rugged, rocky coastline of northern Spain featuring turquoise coves and steep cliffs.
Gulf of Lion
A sweeping view of the Mediterranean horizon as the aircraft crosses from Spanish to French airspace.
Sit on the left for a sunset view if flying in the late afternoon, as the sun will be behind you to the west, illuminating the Spanish coast. It is also the superior side for seeing the urban layout of Barcelona and the Pyrenees mountains meeting the sea.
Distance: 1,514 km (941 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 1 min
Departure: CMN (33.36750030517578, -7.589970111846924)
Arrival: MPL (43.57619857788086, 3.96301007270813)
Route Type: International
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