IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,045 km
1,892 miles
RKT
Ras Al Khaimah
United Arab Emirates
Distance
3,045 km
1,892 mi / 1,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
116°
east southeast

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IST RKT
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
IATA Code IST RKT
ICAO Code LTFM OMRK
City Istanbul Ras Al Khaimah
Country Turkey United Arab Emirates
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Dubai
Elevation 325 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 25.610000, 55.940000

Istanbul (IST) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates is 3,045 kilometers (1,892 miles / 1,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with United Arab Emirates. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:44 in Istanbul, it's 20:44 in Ras Al Khaimah.

The return flight from Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 312° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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