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CMN → ORN
Which side of the plane to sit from Mohammed V International Airport (Casablanca) to Es Senia Airport (Oran)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a dramatic perspective of the Middle Atlas mountain range and a front-row seat to the massive Sébkha d'Oran salt lake during the final approach.
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Middle Atlas Mountains
Rugged limestone peaks and high-altitude plateaus that define the Moroccan interior.
Moulouya River Basin
The stark, arid landscapes and river carvings near the border between Morocco and Algeria.
Tlemcen Highlands
The lush, hilly terrain of northwestern Algeria as the plane begins its gradual descent.
Sébkha d'Oran
The spectacular, shimmering salt lake that dominates the landscape just west of Es Senia Airport.
Oran City Outskirts
The rapidly expanding urban landscape of 'La Radieuse' as you enter the final approach pattern.
This is the preferred side for geologic interest. The Sébkha d'Oran is the highlight of the trip and is almost exclusively visible from the right. For the best photography of the Atlas Mountains, fly in the afternoon when the sun highlights the western slopes.
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Casablanca Coastline
Aerial perspective of the Hassan II Mosque and the Atlantic shoreline during the initial climb.
Mediterranean Horizon
The deep blue waters of the Alboran Sea visible as the flight tracks east along the northern coast.
Port of Nador
A view of the Mar Chica lagoon and the bustling maritime activity near the Moroccan-Spanish border.
Cape Tres Forcas
The distinct rocky peninsula jutting into the Mediterranean north of Nador.
Choose this side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. It offers the best views of the coastal transition from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, though land features may be more distant depending on the specific flight path.
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Get eSIMs for AlgeriaDistance: 686 km (426 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 9 min
Departure: CMN (33.36750030517578, -7.589970111846924)
Arrival: ORN (35.6239013672, -0.6211829781529999)
Route Type: International
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