Tehran to Ras Al Khaimah flights
Ras Al Khaimah lies 1,183 km (735 mi) south-east of Tehran, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 16 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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| Tehran | Ras Al Khaimah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 7.2 million | 351,943 |
| Elevation | 1,178 m (3,865 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) |
| Nearest large airport | THR, 10 km out | RKT, 20 km out |
Clocks in Ras Al Khaimah are 30 min ahead of Tehran right now, so a 2 h 16 min journey lands 2 h 46 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ras Al Khaimah
Crossing from Iran into United Arab Emirates: money changes from the Rial to the Dirham (AED); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +971; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
Airports at each end
Leaving Tehran
Tehran is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mehrabad International Airport (THR), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 13,258-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA, 39 km), Payam International Airport (PYK, 54 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 Tehran?
1,183 km (735 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Tehran.
How long does it take to get from Tehran to Ras Al Khaimah by air?
About 2 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tehran and Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dubai against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Tehran to Ras Al Khaimah flights?
Typically Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT); Ras Al Khaimah also has SHJ, DXB, FJR, KHS, AEU.
What currency do I need in Ras Al Khaimah?
The Dirham (AED).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.