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BBX to RKT: distance & flight time
Philadelphia (Wings Field) → Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport)
6,917 mi
11,131 km · 6,010 nm
14h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,917 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 2m 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
- BBX — Wings Field · Philadelphia, United States
- RKT — Ras Al Khaimah International Airport · Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BBX
- PHL · Philadelphia International Airport18 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base8 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport14 mi away
- DYL · Doylestown Airport15 mi away
Near RKT
- DXB · Dubai International Airport44 mi away
- SHJ · Sharjah International Airport33 mi away
- FJR · Fujairah International Airport42 mi away
- KHS · Khasab Air Base43 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BBX from RKT?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (BBX) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) is 6,917 miles (11,131 km, 6,010 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BBX to RKT?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 2m 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 Philadelphia and Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is 8 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BBX to RKT?
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