RKT
Ras Al Khaimah
United Arab Emirates
12,527 km
7,784 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
12,527 km
7,784 mi / 6,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

RKT SLC
Airport Name Ras Al Khaimah International Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code RKT SLC
ICAO Code OMRK KSLC
City Ras Al Khaimah Salt Lake City
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Denver
Elevation 102 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 25.610000, 55.940000 40.790000, -111.980000

Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 12,527 kilometers (7,784 miles / 6,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:31 in Ras Al Khaimah, it's 06:31 in Salt Lake City. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,129 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) follows a heading of 12° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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