Richards Bay to Durban flights
Durban lies 154 km (96 mi) south-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 57 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.
| Richards Bay | Durban | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 252,968 | 3.3 million |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | RCB, 7 km out | DUR, 28 km out |
| Postal codes | 3900–3904 | 3611–4362 |
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 Durban
Durban is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is King Shaka International Airport (DUR), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB, 65 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Shaka International Airport | DUR | 28 km (17 mi) | 12,139 ft | 295 ft |
| Pietermaritzburg Airport (regional) | PZB | 65 km (40 mi) | 5,043 ft | 2,423 ft |
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Staying in Durban
Our booking partner lists 1,285+ places to stay in Durban (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 667 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (404), and 18 are five-star. Across 563 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 320,890 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Durban from Richards Bay?
154 km (96 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Richards Bay.
How long does it take to get from Richards Bay to Durban by air?
About 57 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 Durban?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Which airports are used for Richards Bay to Durban flights?
Typically Richards Bay Airport (RCB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR); Durban also has PZB.
Where can I stay in Durban?
Our booking partner lists 1,285+ places to stay in Durban, 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.