CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,011 km
4,978 miles
RBA
Rabat
Morocco
Distance
8,011 km
4,978 mi / 4,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT RBA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Rabat-Sale Airport
IATA Code CPT RBA
ICAO Code FACT GMME
City Cape Town Rabat
Country South Africa Morocco
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 151 ft 276 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 34.050000, -6.750000

Cape Town (CPT) to Rabat (RBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) in Rabat, Morocco is 8,011 kilometers (4,978 miles / 4,326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Morocco. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:23 in Cape Town, it's 01:23 in Rabat.

The return flight from Rabat (RBA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 158° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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