MEL
Melbourne
Australia
17,433 km
10,833 miles
RBA
Rabat
Morocco
Distance
17,433 km
10,833 mi / 9,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
270°
west

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MEL RBA
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Rabat-Sale Airport
IATA Code MEL RBA
ICAO Code YMML GMME
City Melbourne Rabat
Country Australia Morocco
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 434 ft 276 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 34.050000, -6.750000

Melbourne (MEL) to Rabat (RBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) in Rabat, Morocco is 17,433 kilometers (10,833 miles / 9,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:08 in Melbourne, it's 03:08 in Rabat. With a 10-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 Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 107° (east 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 Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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