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RKT to FAO: distance & flight time
Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport) → Faro (Faro Airport)
3,784 mi
6,089 km · 3,288 nm
7h 53m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
3,784 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 53m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-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
- FAO — Faro Airport · Faro, Portugal
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 FAO
- PRM · Portimão Airport35 mi away
- BYJ · Beja Airport / Airbase74 mi away
- ROZ · Rota Naval Station Airport93 mi away
- XRY · Jerez Airport107 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RKT from FAO?
The flight distance from Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) to Faro (FAO) is 3,784 miles (6,089 km, 3,288 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RKT to FAO?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 53m 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 Ras Al Khaimah and Faro?
Faro is 3 hours behind Ras Al Khaimah.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RKT to FAO?
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