Richards Bay to Bloemfontein flights
Bloemfontein lies 568 km (353 mi) west of Richards Bay, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 29 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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| Richards Bay | Bloemfontein | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 252,968 | 556,637 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 1,396 m (4,580 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | RCB, 7 km out | BFN, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 3900–3904 | 9300–9928 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Richards Bay
Richards Bay is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Richards Bay Airport (RCB), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,265 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,396 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bram Fischer International Airport | BFN | 9 km (6 mi) | 8,396 ft | 4,457 ft |
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Staying in Bloemfontein
Our booking partner lists 401 places to stay in Bloemfontein. Of the 286 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (149), and 7 are five-star. Across 216 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 78,887 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bloemfontein from Richards Bay?
568 km (353 mi) in a straight line, west of Richards Bay.
How long does it take to get from Richards Bay to Bloemfontein by air?
About 1 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Richards Bay and Bloemfontein?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Which airports are used for Richards Bay to Bloemfontein flights?
Typically Richards Bay Airport (RCB) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN).
Where can I stay in Bloemfontein?
Our booking partner lists 401 places to stay in Bloemfontein, bookable on this site.
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.