DEL
New Delhi
India
7,970 km
4,952 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
7,970 km
4,952 mi / 4,303 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
221°
southwest

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DEL RCB
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code DEL RCB
ICAO Code VIDP FARB
City New Delhi Richards Bay
Country India South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 777 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 -28.740000, 32.090000

New Delhi (DEL) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 7,970 kilometers (4,952 miles / 4,303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 India 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 17:03 in New Delhi, it's 13:33 in Richards Bay. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 41° (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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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