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JLN to RKT: distance & flight time
Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) → Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport)
7,694 mi
12,382 km · 6,686 nm
15h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,694 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 33m 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
- JLN — Joplin Regional Airport · Joplin, 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 JLN
- PPF · Tri-City Airport57 mi away
- CFV · Coffeyville Municipal Airport59 mi away
- SGF · Springfield Branson National Airport61 mi away
- XNA · Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport61 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 JLN from RKT?
The flight distance from Joplin (JLN) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) is 7,694 miles (12,382 km, 6,686 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JLN to RKT?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 33m 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 Joplin and Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is 9 hours ahead of Joplin.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JLN to RKT?
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