CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
9,561 km
5,941 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
9,561 km
5,941 mi / 5,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
163°
south southeast

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CPH RCB
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code CPH RCB
ICAO Code EKCH FARB
City Copenhagen Richards Bay
Country Denmark South Africa
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 17 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 9,561 kilometers (5,941 miles / 5,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Denmark with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:58 in Copenhagen, it's 15:58 in Richards Bay.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 349° (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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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