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RKT to LGA: distance & flight time
Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport) → New York (La Guardia Airport)
6,834 mi
10,998 km · 5,939 nm
13h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,834 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 52m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-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
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, United States
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 LGA
Frequently asked questions
How far is RKT from LGA?
The flight distance from Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) to New York (LGA) is 6,834 miles (10,998 km, 5,939 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RKT to LGA?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 52m 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 New York?
New York is 8 hours behind Ras Al Khaimah.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RKT to LGA?
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