CCU
Kolkata
India
8,311 km
5,164 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
8,311 km
5,164 mi / 4,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CCU RCB
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code CCU RCB
ICAO Code VECC FARB
City Kolkata Richards Bay
Country India South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 16 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Kolkata (CCU) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 8,311 kilometers (5,164 miles / 4,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 21:14 in Kolkata, it's 17:44 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 Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 53° (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 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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