ALG
Algiers
Algeria
7,876 km
4,894 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
7,876 km
4,894 mi / 4,252 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
153°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ALG RCB
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code ALG RCB
ICAO Code DAAG FARB
City Algiers Richards Bay
Country Algeria South Africa
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 82 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Algiers (ALG) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 7,876 kilometers (4,894 miles / 4,252 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:16 in Algiers, it's 17:16 in Richards Bay.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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