CGK
Jakarta
Indonesia
8,178 km
5,081 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
8,178 km
5,081 mi / 4,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
242°
west southwest

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CGK RCB
Airport Name Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code CGK RCB
ICAO Code WIII FARB
City Jakarta Richards Bay
Country Indonesia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 34 ft 109 ft
Coordinates -6.130000, 106.660000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Jakarta (CGK) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta, Indonesia to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 8,178 kilometers (5,081 miles / 4,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Indonesia 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 00:48 in Jakarta, it's 19:48 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 Jakarta (CGK) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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