AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
6,386 km
3,968 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
6,386 km
3,968 mi / 3,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
204°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AUH RCB
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code AUH RCB
ICAO Code OMAA FARB
City Abu Dhabi Richards Bay
Country United Arab Emirates South Africa
Timezone Asia/Dubai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 88 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 6,386 kilometers (3,968 miles / 3,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:42 in Abu Dhabi, it's 15:42 in Richards Bay.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 24° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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