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ROA to RKT: distance & flight time
Roanoke VA (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) → Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport)
7,231 mi
11,637 km · 6,283 nm
14h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,231 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 39m gate to gate, flying northeast. 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
- ROA — Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport · Roanoke VA, United States
- RKT — Ras Al Khaimah International Airport · Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ROA
- LYH · Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field43 mi away
- LWB · Greenbrier Valley Airport44 mi away
- DAN · Danville Regional Airport63 mi away
- BLF · Mercer County Airport68 mi away
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is ROA from RKT?
The flight distance from Roanoke VA (ROA) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) is 7,231 miles (11,637 km, 6,283 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ROA to RKT?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 39m 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 Roanoke VA and Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is 8 hours ahead of Roanoke VA.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ROA to RKT?
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