DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
6,498 km
4,038 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
6,498 km
4,038 mi / 3,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
204°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DXB RCB
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code DXB RCB
ICAO Code OMDB FARB
City Dubai Richards Bay
Country United Arab Emirates South Africa
Timezone Asia/Dubai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 34 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Dubai (DXB) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 6,498 kilometers (4,038 miles / 3,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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 United Arab Emirates 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 18:38 in Dubai, it's 16:38 in Richards Bay.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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