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BHM to RKT: distance & flight time
Birmingham (Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport) → Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport)
7,671 mi
12,345 km · 6,666 nm
15h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,671 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 30m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BHM — Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · Birmingham, 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 BHM
- ASN · Talladega Municipal Airport40 mi away
- GAD · Northeast Alabama Regional Airport48 mi away
- ANB · Anniston Regional Airport52 mi away
- TCL · Tuscaloosa Regional Airport55 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 BHM from RKT?
The flight distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) is 7,671 miles (12,345 km, 6,666 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BHM to RKT?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 30m 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 Birmingham and Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is 9 hours ahead of Birmingham.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BHM to RKT?
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