BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,749 km
5,436 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
8,749 km
5,436 mi / 4,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
236°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BKK RCB
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code BKK RCB
ICAO Code VTBS FARB
City Bangkok Richards Bay
Country Thailand South Africa
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Bangkok (BKK) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 8,749 kilometers (5,436 miles / 4,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Thailand 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 19:00 in Bangkok, it's 14:00 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 Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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