DTW
Detroit
United States
6,535 km
4,061 miles
RBA
Rabat
Morocco
Distance
6,535 km
4,061 mi / 3,529 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
70°
east northeast

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DTW RBA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Rabat-Sale Airport
IATA Code DTW RBA
ICAO Code KDTW GMME
City Detroit Rabat
Country United States Morocco
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 645 ft 276 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 34.050000, -6.750000

Detroit (DTW) to Rabat (RBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) in Rabat, Morocco is 6,535 kilometers (4,061 miles / 3,529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:56 in Detroit, it's 09:56 in Rabat. With a 6-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 Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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