RBA
Rabat
Morocco
8,914 km
5,539 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
8,914 km
5,539 mi / 4,813 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
322°
northwest

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RBA SEA
Airport Name Rabat-Sale Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code RBA SEA
ICAO Code GMME KSEA
City Rabat Seattle
Country Morocco United States
Timezone Africa/Casablanca America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 276 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 34.050000, -6.750000 47.450000, -122.310000

Rabat (RBA) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) in Rabat, Morocco to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 8,914 kilometers (5,539 miles / 4,813 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:39 in Rabat, it's 19:39 in Seattle. 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 Seattle (SEA) to Rabat (RBA) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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