Ras Al Khaimah to Abu Dhabi flights
Abu Dhabi lies 215 km (134 mi) south-west of Ras Al Khaimah, 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.
| Ras Al Khaimah | Abu Dhabi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 351,943 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) |
| Nearest large airport | RKT, 20 km out | AUH, 26 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zayed International Airport | AUH | 26 km (16 mi) | 13,471 ft | 88 ft |
| Al Maktoum International Airport | DWC | 92 km (57 mi) | 14,764 ft | 114 ft |
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Staying in Abu Dhabi
Our booking partner lists 460 places to stay in Abu Dhabi. Of the 116 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (48), and 30 are five-star. Across 84 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 168,123 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Abu Dhabi from Ras Al Khaimah?
215 km (134 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ras Al Khaimah.
How long does it take to get from Ras Al Khaimah to Abu Dhabi 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 Ras Al Khaimah and Abu Dhabi?
No, both are on Asia/Dubai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ras Al Khaimah to Abu Dhabi flights?
Typically Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) to Zayed International Airport (AUH); Abu Dhabi also has DWC.
Where can I stay in Abu Dhabi?
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Where these facts come from
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- 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.