BCN
Barcelona
Spain
8,378 km
5,206 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
8,378 km
5,206 mi / 4,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
153°
south southeast

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BCN RCB
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code BCN RCB
ICAO Code LEBL FARB
City Barcelona Richards Bay
Country Spain South Africa
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 12 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Barcelona (BCN) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 8,378 kilometers (5,206 miles / 4,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 Spain 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 15:18 in Barcelona, it's 16:18 in Richards Bay.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 337° (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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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