LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
8,641 km
5,369 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
8,641 km
5,369 mi / 4,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LIS RCB
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code LIS RCB
ICAO Code LPPT FARB
City Lisbon Richards Bay
Country Portugal South Africa
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 374 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Lisbon (LIS) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 8,641 kilometers (5,369 miles / 4,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 Portugal 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 17:17 in Lisbon, it's 19:17 in Richards Bay.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 328° (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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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