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IST to RKT: distance & flight time
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport)
1,892 mi
3,044 km · 1,644 nm
4h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,892 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 11m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
- 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 IST
- ISL · Atatürk International Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport39 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport44 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport73 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 IST from RKT?
The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) is 1,892 miles (3,044 km, 1,644 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IST to RKT?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 11m 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 Istanbul and Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is 1 hour ahead of Istanbul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to RKT?
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