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RDU to RKT: distance & flight time
Raleigh-durham (Raleigh Durham International Airport) → Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport)
7,263 mi
11,689 km · 6,311 nm
14h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,263 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 42m 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
- RDU — Raleigh Durham International Airport · Raleigh-durham, 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 RDU
- POB · Pope Field50 mi away
- RWI · Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport50 mi away
- FBG · Simmons Army Air Field52 mi away
- SOP · Moore County Airport56 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 RDU from RKT?
The flight distance from Raleigh-durham (RDU) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) is 7,263 miles (11,689 km, 6,311 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RDU to RKT?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 42m 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 Raleigh-durham and Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is 8 hours ahead of Raleigh-durham.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RDU to RKT?
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