AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,397 km
5,839 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
9,397 km
5,839 mi / 5,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
156°
south southeast

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AMS RCB
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code AMS RCB
ICAO Code EHAM FARB
City Amsterdam Richards Bay
Country Netherlands South Africa
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation -11 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 9,397 kilometers (5,839 miles / 5,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:56 in Amsterdam, it's 14:56 in Richards Bay.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 344° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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