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DPA to RKT: distance & flight time
West Chicago (Dupage Airport) → Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport)
7,241 mi
11,653 km · 6,292 nm
14h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,241 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 40m 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
- DPA — Dupage Airport · West Chicago, 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 DPA
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport18 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport22 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport23 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport27 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 DPA from RKT?
The flight distance from West Chicago (DPA) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) is 7,241 miles (11,653 km, 6,292 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DPA to RKT?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 40m 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 West Chicago and Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is 9 hours ahead of West Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DPA to RKT?
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