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GLS to RKT: distance & flight time
Galveston (Scholes International At Galveston Airport) → Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport)
8,179 mi
13,163 km · 7,108 nm
16h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
8,179 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 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
- GLS — Scholes International At Galveston Airport · Galveston, 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 GLS
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport57 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport30 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport36 mi away
- LJN · Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport38 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 GLS from RKT?
The flight distance from Galveston (GLS) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) is 8,179 miles (13,163 km, 7,108 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GLS to RKT?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 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 Galveston and Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is 9 hours ahead of Galveston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GLS to RKT?
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