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NHT to RKT: distance & flight time
Northolt (RAF Northolt) → Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport)
3,421 mi
5,506 km · 2,973 nm
7h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,421 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
- NHT — RAF Northolt · Northolt, 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 NHT
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport6 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport30 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park17 mi away
- LCY · London City Airport21 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 NHT from RKT?
The flight distance from Northolt (NHT) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) is 3,421 miles (5,506 km, 2,973 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NHT 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 Northolt and Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is 3 hours ahead of Northolt.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NHT to RKT?
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