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CMN → NIM
Which side of the plane to sit from Mohammed V International Airport (Casablanca) to Diori Hamani International Airport (Niamey)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic High Atlas Mountains shortly after takeoff and provides a more direct perspective of the massive Saharan dune systems and the lush Niger River valley during the final approach.
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High Atlas Mountains
Spectacular views of North Africa's highest peaks, including Mount Toubkal, often snow-capped during winter months.
Great Western Erg
Massive, rolling sand dunes in the Algerian Sahara that create intricate geometric patterns from high altitude.
Ahaggar Massif
Distant views of the jagged volcanic peaks and high plateaus located in the central Sahara.
Niger River Bend
A striking contrast of blue water and green vegetation cutting through the arid landscape as you enter Niger's airspace.
Niamey Eastern Outskirts
Detailed views of the expanding residential areas and the semi-arid Sahelian landscape surrounding the capital.
Book a window seat forward of the wing to capture the scale of the Atlas Mountains. On morning flights, the sun will be on this side, so high-quality sunglasses are essential. The transition from the Atlas to the Sahara occurs about 30-40 minutes after departure from Casablanca and is the most photogenic phase.
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Anti-Atlas Range
View the more arid, weathered southern mountain ranges of Morocco before the terrain flattens into the desert.
Tanezrouft Basin
One of the most desolate parts of the Sahara, known as the 'Land of Terror', appearing as a vast, flat moonscape.
Sahel Transition Zone
Watch the desert floor slowly transform from barren yellow sand to sparse green shrubs and acacia trees.
Niamey City Center
Excellent views of the Kennedy Bridge and the Gountou Yena valley during the final descent into NIM.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind the aircraft, reducing glare on the window. Keep an eye out for the Niger River just before landing, as the city's main landmarks are more prominent from this side during the standard southern approach pattern.
Book Hotels in NiameyDistance: 2,422 km (1,505 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 14 min
Departure: CMN (33.36750030517578, -7.589970111846924)
Arrival: NIM (13.4815, 2.18361)
Route Type: International
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