Flights to Ras Al Khaimah
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,336 ft, RKT can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 102 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Ras Al Khaimah
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ras Al Khaimah to Karachi | Pakistan | 1,117 km (694 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Baghdad | Iraq | 1,395 km (867 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Tehran | Iran | 1,183 km (735 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 935 km (581 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Mashhad | Iran | 1,219 km (758 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Hyderabad | Pakistan | 1,247 km (775 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | 215 km (134 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Quetta | Pakistan | 1,190 km (739 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Isfahan | Iran | 868 km (539 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Karaj | Iran | 1,212 km (753 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Basrah | Iraq | 957 km (594 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Dammam | Saudi Arabia | 587 km (365 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Shiraz | Iran | 542 km (336 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Karbala | Iraq | 1,382 km (859 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Sadr City | Iraq | 1,394 km (866 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Ashgabat | Turkmenistan | 1,372 km (852 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Abū Ghurayb | Iraq | 1,410 km (876 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Qom | Iran | 1,098 km (682 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Sulaymaniyah | Iraq | 1,479 km (919 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Al Ain City | United Arab Emirates | 179 km (111 mi) | about 59 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Ahvaz | Iran | 938 km (583 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Muscat | Oman | 349 km (217 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Shanghai | China | 6,338 km (3,938 mi) | about 8 h 53 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Chongqing | China | 4,963 km (3,084 mi) | about 7 h 7 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Chengdu | China | 4,711 km (2,927 mi) | about 6 h 47 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Guangzhou | China | 5,762 km (3,581 mi) | about 8 h 8 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Shenzhen | China | 5,860 km (3,641 mi) | about 8 h 16 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Tianjin | China | 5,822 km (3,618 mi) | about 8 h 13 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Wuhan | China | 5,678 km (3,528 mi) | about 8 h 2 min |
| Ras Al Khaimah to Lahore | Pakistan | 1,904 km (1,183 mi) | about 3 h 11 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) is the closest large airport at 20 km (12 mi). The others, SHJ, DXB, FJR, KHS, AEU, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is RKT from Ras Al Khaimah city centre?
20 km (12 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Ras Al Khaimah on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.