LAX
Los Angeles
United States
9,632 km
5,985 miles
RBA
Rabat
Morocco
Distance
9,632 km
5,985 mi / 5,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
50°
northeast

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LAX RBA
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Rabat-Sale Airport
IATA Code LAX RBA
ICAO Code KLAX GMME
City Los Angeles Rabat
Country United States Morocco
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 128 ft 276 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 34.050000, -6.750000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Rabat (RBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) in Rabat, Morocco is 9,632 kilometers (5,985 miles / 5,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 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 23:16 in Los Angeles, it's 08:16 in Rabat. With a 9-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 Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 309° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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