Day trip from Richards Bay to KwaDukuza
KwaDukuza lies 95 km (59 mi) south-west of Richards Bay, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 95 km (59 mi) apart, KwaDukuza is a realistic day trip from Richards Bay: about 1 h 32 min each way by road.
| Richards Bay | KwaDukuza | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 252,968 | 161,177 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 111 m (364 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
Where to book tours and tickets in KwaDukuza
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in KwaDukuza
Live rooms and prices for KwaDukuza are in the search below.
Book a hotel in KwaDukuza
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is KwaDukuza from Richards Bay?
95 km (59 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Richards Bay; by road roughly 115 km (72 mi).
How long does it take to get from Richards Bay to KwaDukuza by road?
About 1 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Richards Bay and KwaDukuza?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
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.