Airport Comparison
| CPT | RCB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Richards Bay Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | RCB |
| ICAO Code | FACT | FARB |
| City | Cape Town | Richards Bay |
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 109 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | -28.740000, 32.090000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 1,405 kilometers (873 miles / 759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within South Africa. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 12:17 in Cape Town, it's 12:17 in Richards Bay.
The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 242° (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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.