JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
7,642 km
4,749 miles
RBA
Rabat
Morocco
Distance
7,642 km
4,749 mi / 4,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB RBA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Rabat-Sale Airport
IATA Code JNB RBA
ICAO Code FAOR GMME
City Johannesburg Rabat
Country South Africa Morocco
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 5,558 ft 276 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 34.050000, -6.750000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Rabat (RBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) in Rabat, Morocco is 7,642 kilometers (4,749 miles / 4,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 07:21 in Johannesburg, it's 06:21 in Rabat.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,282 feet between the two airports. Rabat-Sale Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rabat (RBA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 146° (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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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