BOM
Mumbai
India
6,889 km
4,281 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
6,889 km
4,281 mi / 3,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
220°
southwest

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BOM RCB
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code BOM RCB
ICAO Code VABB FARB
City Mumbai Richards Bay
Country India South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 37 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Mumbai (BOM) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 6,889 kilometers (4,281 miles / 3,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 India 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 22:33 in Mumbai, it's 19:03 in Richards Bay. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 44° (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 Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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