Abu Dhabi to Ras Al Khaimah flights
Ras Al Khaimah lies 215 km (134 mi) north-east of Abu Dhabi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 2 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Abu Dhabi | Ras Al Khaimah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 1.8 million | 351,943 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) |
| Nearest large airport | AUH, 26 km out | RKT, 20 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Zayed International Airport (AUH), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 13,471-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 92 km).
Arriving in Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 12,336-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sharjah International Airport (SHJ, 67 km), Dubai International Airport (DXB, 83 km), Fujairah International Airport (FJR, 85 km), Khasab Airport (KHS, 52 km), Abu Musa Island Airport (AEU, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ras Al Khaimah International Airport | RKT | 20 km (12 mi) | 12,336 ft | 102 ft |
| Sharjah International Airport | SHJ | 67 km (42 mi) | 13,320 ft | 111 ft |
| Dubai International Airport | DXB | 83 km (52 mi) | 14,590 ft | 62 ft |
| Fujairah International Airport | FJR | 85 km (53 mi) | 10,007 ft | 152 ft |
| Khasab Airport (regional) | KHS | 52 km (32 mi) | 8,202 ft | 100 ft |
| Abu Musa Island Airport (regional) | AEU | 92 km (57 mi) | 9,796 ft | 23 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ras Al Khaimah from Abu Dhabi?
215 km (134 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Abu Dhabi.
How long does it take to get from Abu Dhabi to Ras Al Khaimah by air?
About 1 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah?
No, both are on Asia/Dubai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Abu Dhabi to Ras Al Khaimah flights?
Typically Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT); Ras Al Khaimah also has SHJ, DXB, FJR, KHS, AEU.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.