ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
5,397 km
3,354 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
5,397 km
3,354 mi / 2,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ RCB
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code ABJ RCB
ICAO Code DIAP FARB
City Abidjan Richards Bay
Country Ivory Coast South Africa
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 21 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 5,397 kilometers (3,354 miles / 2,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:58 in Abidjan, it's 17:58 in Richards Bay.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 309° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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