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RKT to AQJ: distance & flight time
Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport) → Aqaba (Aqaba King Hussein International Airport)
1,308 mi
2,106 km · 1,137 nm
3h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,308 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 19m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RKT — Ras Al Khaimah International Airport · Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
- AQJ — Aqaba King Hussein International Airport · Aqaba, Jordan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near AQJ
- ETH · Eilat Airport5 mi away
- ETM · Ramon Airport8 mi away
- TCP · Taba International Airport15 mi away
- VDA · Ovda International Airport23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RKT from AQJ?
The flight distance from Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) to Aqaba (AQJ) is 1,308 miles (2,106 km, 1,137 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RKT to AQJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 19m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from RKT to AQJ?
Nonstop service on RKT–AQJ depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 3h 19m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Ras Al Khaimah and Aqaba?
Aqaba is 1 hour behind Ras Al Khaimah.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RKT to AQJ?
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Why are some RKT to AQJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RKT–AQJ tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.