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WLG to RKT: distance & flight time
Wellington (Wellington International Airport) → Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport)
8,827 mi
14,206 km · 7,671 nm
17h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
8,827 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 47m gate to gate, flying west. 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
- WLG — Wellington International Airport · Wellington, New Zealand
- 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 WLG
- PPQ · Paraparaumu Airport31 mi away
- PCN · Picton Aerodrome44 mi away
- MRO · Hood Airport50 mi away
- BHE · Woodbourne Airport50 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 WLG from RKT?
The flight distance from Wellington (WLG) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) is 8,827 miles (14,206 km, 7,671 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from WLG to RKT?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 47m 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 Wellington and Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is 8 hours behind Wellington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from WLG to RKT?
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