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BEX to RKT: distance & flight time
Benson (RAF Benson) → Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport)
3,451 mi
5,554 km · 2,999 nm
7h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,451 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 14m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BEX — RAF Benson · Benson, United Kingdom
- 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 BEX
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport29 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport51 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park12 mi away
- OXF · Oxford (Kidlington) Airport18 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 BEX from RKT?
The flight distance from Benson (BEX) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) is 3,451 miles (5,554 km, 2,999 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BEX to RKT?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 14m 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 Benson and Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is 3 hours ahead of Benson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BEX to RKT?
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