DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
12,908 km
8,021 miles
RKT
Ras Al Khaimah
United Arab Emirates
Distance
12,908 km
8,021 mi / 6,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Chicago
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DFW RKT
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
IATA Code DFW RKT
ICAO Code KDFW OMRK
City Dallas-Fort Worth Ras Al Khaimah
Country United States United Arab Emirates
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Dubai
Elevation 606 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 25.610000, 55.940000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates is 12,908 kilometers (8,021 miles / 6,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with United Arab Emirates. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:35 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 11:35 in Ras Al Khaimah. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 335° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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