CMN
Casablanca
Morocco
9,048 km
5,622 miles
VLE
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
9,048 km
5,622 mi / 4,886 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMN VLE
Airport Name Mohammed V International Airport Valle Airport
IATA Code CMN VLE
ICAO Code GMMN K40G
City Casablanca Grand Canyon
Country Morocco United States
Timezone Africa/Casablanca America/Phoenix
Elevation 656 ft 5,999 ft
Coordinates 33.370000, -7.590000 35.650000, -112.150000

Casablanca (CMN) to Grand Canyon (VLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) in Casablanca, Morocco to Valle Airport (VLE) in Grand Canyon, United States is 9,048 kilometers (5,622 miles / 4,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Morocco with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:29 in Casablanca, it's 18:29 in Grand Canyon. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,343 feet between the two airports. Valle Airport sits higher than Mohammed V International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Grand Canyon (VLE) to Casablanca (CMN) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) and Valle Airport (VLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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