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EKN to RKT: distance & flight time
Elkins (Elkins-Randolph Co-Jennings Randolph Field) → Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport)
7,144 mi
11,498 km · 6,208 nm
14h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,144 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 28m 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
- EKN — Elkins-Randolph Co-Jennings Randolph Field · Elkins, 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 EKN
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 EKN from RKT?
The flight distance from Elkins (EKN) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) is 7,144 miles (11,498 km, 6,208 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from EKN to RKT?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 28m 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 Elkins and Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is 8 hours ahead of Elkins.
What is the cheapest way to fly from EKN to RKT?
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