Flights to Richards Bay
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richards Bay Airport (regional) | RCB | 7 km (4 mi) | 4,265 ft | 109 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 4,265 ft, RCB handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 109 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Richards Bay
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richards Bay to Johannesburg | South Africa | 487 km (303 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Richards Bay to Cape Town | South Africa | 1,412 km (877 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Richards Bay to Durban | South Africa | 154 km (96 mi) | about 57 min |
| Richards Bay to Pretoria | South Africa | 509 km (316 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Richards Bay to Soweto | South Africa | 498 km (309 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Richards Bay to Harare | Zimbabwe | 1,222 km (759 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Richards Bay to Maputo | Mozambique | 318 km (198 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Richards Bay to Matola | Mozambique | 316 km (197 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Richards Bay to Gqeberha | South Africa | 838 km (521 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Richards Bay to Blantyre | Malawi | 1,477 km (918 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Richards Bay to Soshanguve | South Africa | 536 km (333 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 185 km (115 mi) | about 59 min |
| Richards Bay to Evaton | South Africa | 482 km (300 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Richards Bay to Beira | Mozambique | 1,034 km (642 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Richards Bay to Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 1,021 km (635 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Richards Bay to Benoni | South Africa | 466 km (290 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Richards Bay to Bloemfontein | South Africa | 568 km (353 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Richards Bay to Thembisa | South Africa | 487 km (303 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Richards Bay to East London | South Africa | 613 km (381 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Richards Bay to Vereeniging | South Africa | 468 km (291 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Richards Bay to Boksburg | South Africa | 470 km (292 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Richards Bay to Chimoio | Mozambique | 1,085 km (674 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Richards Bay to São Paulo | Brazil | 7,728 km (4,802 mi) | about 10 h 39 min |
| Richards Bay to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 7,432 km (4,618 mi) | about 10 h 17 min |
| Richards Bay to Sydney | Australia | 10,558 km (6,561 mi) | about 14 h 17 min |
| Richards Bay to Melbourne | Australia | 9,845 km (6,117 mi) | about 13 h 22 min |
| Richards Bay to Santiago | Chile | 9,338 km (5,802 mi) | about 12 h 43 min |
| Richards Bay to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 8,277 km (5,143 mi) | about 11 h 22 min |
| Richards Bay to Brisbane | Australia | 11,150 km (6,928 mi) | about 15 h 3 min |
| Richards Bay to Belo Horizonte | Brazil | 7,636 km (4,745 mi) | about 10 h 32 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 Richards Bay?
Richards Bay Airport (RCB) is the closest large airport at 7 km (4 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is RCB from Richards Bay city centre?
7 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Richards Bay 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 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.