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HOU to RKT: distance & flight time
Houston (William P Hobby Airport) → Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport)
8,169 mi
13,147 km · 7,099 nm
16h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
8,169 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 29m 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
- HOU — William P Hobby Airport · Houston, 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 HOU
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport24 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark19 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional Airport23 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 HOU from RKT?
The flight distance from Houston (HOU) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) is 8,169 miles (13,147 km, 7,099 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HOU to RKT?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 29m 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 Houston and Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is 9 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HOU to RKT?
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