GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
9,321 km
5,792 miles
RBA
Rabat
Morocco
Distance
9,321 km
5,792 mi / 5,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
56°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GDL RBA
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Rabat-Sale Airport
IATA Code GDL RBA
ICAO Code MMGL GMME
City Guadalajara Rabat
Country Mexico Morocco
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 5,016 ft 276 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 34.050000, -6.750000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Rabat (RBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) in Rabat, Morocco is 9,321 kilometers (5,792 miles / 5,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Mexico 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 10:05 in Guadalajara, it's 17:05 in Rabat. With a 7-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 4,740 feet between the two airports. Rabat-Sale Airport sits lower than Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rabat (RBA) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 291° (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 Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) and Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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