ACC
Accra
Ghana
5,148 km
3,199 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
5,148 km
3,199 mi / 2,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Accra
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ACC RCB
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code ACC RCB
ICAO Code DGAA FARB
City Accra Richards Bay
Country Ghana South Africa
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 205 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Accra (ACC) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 5,148 kilometers (3,199 miles / 2,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 Ghana with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:59 in Accra, it's 18:59 in Richards Bay.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 313° (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 Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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