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SAN to RAK: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Marrakech (Menara Airport)
6,027 mi
9,699 km · 5,237 nm
12h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,027 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 17m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- RAK — Menara Airport · Marrakech, Morocco
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near RAK
- OZZ · Ouarzazate Airport81 mi away
- ESU · Mogador Airport98 mi away
- BEM · Beni Mellal Airport115 mi away
- AGA · Al Massira Airport120 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from RAK?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Marrakech (RAK) is 6,027 miles (9,699 km, 5,237 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to RAK?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 17m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Marrakech?
Marrakech is 8 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to RAK?
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