AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
19,658 km
12,215 miles
RBA
Rabat
Morocco
Distance
19,658 km
12,215 mi / 10,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
157°
south southeast

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AKL RBA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Rabat-Sale Airport
IATA Code AKL RBA
ICAO Code NZAA GMME
City Auckland Rabat
Country New Zealand Morocco
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 23 ft 276 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 34.050000, -6.750000

Auckland (AKL) to Rabat (RBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) in Rabat, Morocco is 19,658 kilometers (12,215 miles / 10,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 New Zealand with Morocco. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:51 in Auckland, it's 05:51 in Rabat. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rabat (RBA) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 203° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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