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LHR to RKT: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport)
3,422 mi
5,508 km · 2,974 nm
7h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,422 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 11m 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
- LHR — London Heathrow 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 LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 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 LHR from RKT?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) is 3,422 miles (5,508 km, 2,974 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to RKT?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 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 London and Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is 3 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to RKT?
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