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PHL to RKT: distance & flight time
Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) → Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport)
6,929 mi
11,151 km · 6,021 nm
14h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,929 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 3m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, 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 PHL
- BBX · Wings Field18 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport19 mi away
- LLY · South Jersey Regional Airport22 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base23 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 PHL from RKT?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) is 6,929 miles (11,151 km, 6,021 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PHL to RKT?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 3m 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 Philadelphia and Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is 8 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PHL to RKT?
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