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RKT to GBZ: distance & flight time
Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport) → Claris (Great Barrier Aerodrome)
8,836 mi
14,220 km · 7,678 nm
17h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
8,836 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 48m gate to gate, flying southeast. 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
- RKT — Ras Al Khaimah International Airport · Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
- GBZ — Great Barrier Aerodrome · Claris, New Zealand
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 GBZ
- WTZ · Whitianga Airport42 mi away
- WIK · Waiheke Reeve Airport45 mi away
- AMZ · Ardmore Airport61 mi away
- AKL · Auckland International Airport65 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RKT from GBZ?
The flight distance from Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) to Claris (GBZ) is 8,836 miles (14,220 km, 7,678 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RKT to GBZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 48m 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 Claris?
Claris is 8 hours ahead of Ras Al Khaimah.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RKT to GBZ?
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