GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,739 km
5,430 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
8,739 km
5,430 mi / 4,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GVA RCB
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code GVA RCB
ICAO Code LSGG FARB
City Geneva Richards Bay
Country Switzerland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,411 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Geneva (GVA) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 8,739 kilometers (5,430 miles / 4,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 Switzerland 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 15:40 in Geneva, it's 16:40 in Richards Bay.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,302 feet between the two airports. Richards Bay Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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