Ras Al Khaimah to Al Ain City flights
Al Ain City lies 179 km (111 mi) south 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 59 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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| Ras Al Khaimah | Al Ain City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 351,943 | 846,747 |
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) | 275 m (902 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) |
| Nearest large airport | RKT, 20 km out | AAN, 17 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 Al Ain City
Al Ain City is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Al Ain International Airport (AAN), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Suhar International Airport (OHS, 90 km), Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ain International Airport | AAN | 17 km (11 mi) | 13,123 ft | 869 ft |
| Suhar International Airport | OHS | 90 km (56 mi) | 13,173 ft | 20 ft |
| Al Maktoum International Airport | DWC | 99 km (62 mi) | 14,764 ft | 114 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Al Ain City from Ras Al Khaimah?
179 km (111 mi) in a straight line, south of Ras Al Khaimah.
How long does it take to get from Ras Al Khaimah to Al Ain City by air?
About 59 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 Al Ain City?
No, both are on Asia/Dubai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ras Al Khaimah to Al Ain City flights?
Typically Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) to Al Ain International Airport (AAN); Al Ain City also has OHS, DWC.
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.