AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
8,290 km
5,151 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
8,290 km
5,151 mi / 4,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AEP RCB
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code AEP RCB
ICAO Code SABE FARB
City Buenos Aires Richards Bay
Country Argentina South Africa
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 18 ft 109 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 8,290 kilometers (5,151 miles / 4,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Argentina with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:37 in Buenos Aires, it's 13:37 in Richards Bay. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 239° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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