JFK
New York
United States
5,828 km
3,621 miles
RBA
Rabat
Morocco
Distance
5,828 km
3,621 mi / 3,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
74°
east northeast

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JFK RBA
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Rabat-Sale Airport
IATA Code JFK RBA
ICAO Code KJFK GMME
City New York Rabat
Country United States Morocco
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 13 ft 276 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 34.050000, -6.750000

New York (JFK) to Rabat (RBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) in Rabat, Morocco is 5,828 kilometers (3,621 miles / 3,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 21:12 in New York, it's 03:12 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 New York (JFK) follows a heading of 298° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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