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LGW to RKT: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport)
3,407 mi
5,483 km · 2,961 nm
7h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,407 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 9m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- 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 LGW
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport25 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome5 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport16 mi away
- ESH · Shoreham Airport22 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 LGW from RKT?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) is 3,407 miles (5,483 km, 2,961 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to RKT?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 9m 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 London and Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is 3 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to RKT?
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