IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,793 km
4,843 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
7,793 km
4,843 mi / 4,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
177°
south

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IST RCB
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code IST RCB
ICAO Code LTFM FARB
City Istanbul Richards Bay
Country Turkey South Africa
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 325 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Istanbul (IST) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 7,793 kilometers (4,843 miles / 4,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 Turkey 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 17:39 in Istanbul, it's 16:39 in Richards Bay.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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