BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
8,214 km
5,104 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
8,214 km
5,104 mi / 4,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BSB RCB
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code BSB RCB
ICAO Code SBBR FARB
City Brasilia Richards Bay
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 3,497 ft 109 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Brasilia (BSB) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 8,214 kilometers (5,104 miles / 4,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:56 in Brasilia, it's 14:56 in Richards Bay. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,388 feet between the two airports. Richards Bay Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 260° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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