JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
5,657 km
3,515 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
5,657 km
3,515 mi / 3,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
188°
south

Airport Comparison

JED RCB
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code JED RCB
ICAO Code OEJN FARB
City Jeddah Richards Bay
Country Saudi Arabia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 48 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Jeddah (JED) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 5,657 kilometers (3,515 miles / 3,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 06:06 in Jeddah, it's 05:06 in Richards Bay.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 8° (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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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