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GBZ to RKT: distance & flight time
Claris (Great Barrier Aerodrome) → Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport)
8,836 mi
14,220 km · 7,678 nm
17h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
8,836 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 48m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GBZ — Great Barrier Aerodrome · Claris, New Zealand
- 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 GBZ
- WTZ · Whitianga Airport42 mi away
- WIK · Waiheke Reeve Airport45 mi away
- AMZ · Ardmore Airport61 mi away
- AKL · Auckland International Airport65 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 GBZ from RKT?
The flight distance from Claris (GBZ) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) is 8,836 miles (14,220 km, 7,678 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GBZ to RKT?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 48m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from GBZ to RKT?
Nonstop service on GBZ–RKT depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 17h 48m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Claris and Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is 8 hours behind Claris.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GBZ to RKT?
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Why are some GBZ to RKT fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain GBZ–RKT tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.