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RKT to SYD: distance & flight time
Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport) → Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport)
7,465 mi
12,014 km · 6,487 nm
15h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
7,465 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 6m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-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
- SYD — Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · Sydney, Australia
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 SYD
- BWU · Sydney Bankstown Airport11 mi away
- CDU · Camden Airport29 mi away
- XRH · RAAF Base Richmond33 mi away
- WOL · Wollongong Airport48 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RKT from SYD?
The flight distance from Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) to Sydney (SYD) is 7,465 miles (12,014 km, 6,487 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RKT to SYD?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 6m 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 Sydney?
Sydney is 6 hours ahead of Ras Al Khaimah.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RKT to SYD?
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