CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,545 km
4,067 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
6,545 km
4,067 mi / 3,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
179°
south

Airport Comparison

CAI RCB
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code CAI RCB
ICAO Code HECA FARB
City Cairo Richards Bay
Country Egypt South Africa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 382 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Cairo (CAI) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 6,545 kilometers (4,067 miles / 3,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 Egypt with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:26 in Cairo, it's 19:26 in Richards Bay.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 359° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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