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GMD to SCF: distance & flight time
Ben Slimane (Ben Slimane Airport) → Scottsdale (Scottsdale Airport)
5,698 mi
9,170 km · 4,951 nm
11h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,698 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 38m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GMD — Ben Slimane Airport · Ben Slimane, Morocco
- SCF — Scottsdale Airport · Scottsdale, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GMD
- CMN · Mohammed V International Airport29 mi away
- RBA · Rabat-Salé Airport38 mi away
- NNA · Kenitra Airport57 mi away
- MEK · Bassatine Airport99 mi away
Near SCF
- PHX · Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport14 mi away
- DVT · Phoenix Deer Valley Airport11 mi away
- MSC · Falcon Field15 mi away
- AZA · Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport26 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GMD from SCF?
The flight distance from Ben Slimane (GMD) to Scottsdale (SCF) is 5,698 miles (9,170 km, 4,951 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GMD to SCF?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 38m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from GMD to SCF?
Nonstop service on GMD–SCF depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 11h 38m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Ben Slimane and Scottsdale?
Scottsdale is 8 hours behind Ben Slimane.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GMD to SCF?
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Why are some GMD to SCF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain GMD–SCF tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.