Bordeaux to Rabat flights
Rabat lies 1,317 km (819 mi) south-west of Bordeaux, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 26 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Bordeaux | Rabat | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Morocco |
| Population | 265,328 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) |
| Nearest large airport | BOD, 11 km out | RBA, 9 km out |
Clocks in Rabat are 1 h behind Bordeaux right now, so a 2 h 26 min journey lands only 1 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rabat
Crossing from France into Morocco: money changes from the Euro to the Dirham (MAD); the dialling code becomes +212; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648864.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bordeaux
Bordeaux is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bergerac Dordogne-Périgord airport (EGC, 87 km).
Arriving in Rabat
Rabat is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabat-Salé Airport | RBA | 9 km (6 mi) | 11,483 ft | 276 ft |
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Staying in Rabat
Our booking partner lists 763 places to stay in Rabat. Of the 348 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (168), and 18 are five-star. Across 186 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 105,553 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rabat from Bordeaux?
1,317 km (819 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Bordeaux.
How long does it take to get from Bordeaux to Rabat by air?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bordeaux and Rabat?
Rabat is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Casablanca against Europe/Paris).
Which airports are used for Bordeaux to Rabat flights?
Typically Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA).
What currency do I need in Rabat?
The Dirham (MAD).
Where can I stay in Rabat?
Our booking partner lists 763 places to stay in Rabat, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.