DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
8,549 km
5,312 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
8,549 km
5,312 mi / 4,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Dhaka
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DAC RCB
Airport Name Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code DAC RCB
ICAO Code VGHS FARB
City Dhaka Richards Bay
Country Bangladesh South Africa
Timezone Asia/Dhaka Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 30 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 90.400000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Dhaka (DAC) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 8,549 kilometers (5,312 miles / 4,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 Bangladesh 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 17:31 in Dhaka, it's 13:31 in Richards Bay. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Dhaka (DAC) 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 Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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