CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
7,658 km
4,759 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
7,658 km
4,759 mi / 4,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CNF RCB
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code CNF RCB
ICAO Code SBCF FARB
City Belo Horizonte Richards Bay
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,715 ft 109 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 7,658 kilometers (4,759 miles / 4,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 11:20 in Belo Horizonte, it's 16:20 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 2,606 feet between the two airports. Richards Bay Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 259° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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