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CMN → RUH
Which side of the plane to sit from Mohammed V International Airport (Casablanca) to King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition of the Nile Delta, the northern entry of the Suez Canal, and the contrasting Mediterranean coastline against the Sahara.
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Atlantic Coastline
Aerial views of Casablanca's shoreline and the Hassan II Mosque shortly after takeoff.
Tell Atlas Mountains
The northern ridges of the Atlas range providing a rugged green border to the Algerian coast.
Alexandria and Nile Delta
The vivid green fan of the Nile Delta meeting the Mediterranean Sea, a sharp contrast to the desert.
Suez Canal
The northern mouth of the canal near Port Said, often filled with massive container ships.
Sinai Peninsula
The jagged, arid mountain peaks of the northern Sinai region before crossing into Saudi airspace.
Sit on the left for daytime flights to capture the lush greenery of the Nile Delta against the blue Mediterranean. For evening flights, the lights of Cairo and the Delta cities create a massive, glowing web visible for nearly thirty minutes.
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Sahara Sand Seas
Incredible patterns of the Grand Erg Oriental dunes in Algeria and the Libyan desert.
The Nile River
A view of the main river artery winding through the desert south of Cairo.
Red Sea Crossing
Deep blue waters contrasting with the pale desert shores of Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
Hijaz Mountains
The dark, volcanic mountain ranges of western Saudi Arabia shortly after entering the kingdom.
Najd Plateau
The vast, flat limestone plateau that characterizes the interior of the Arabian Peninsula.
The right side is ideal for photographers interested in the geometric patterns of the Sahara. In the late afternoon, the low sun creates long shadows across the dunes, emphasizing the desert's texture. Watch for the Red Sea crossing approximately 5 hours into the flight.
Book Hotels in RiyadhDistance: 5,295 km (3,290 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 14 min
Departure: CMN (33.36750030517578, -7.589970111846924)
Arrival: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Route Type: International
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