MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
9,713 km
6,035 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
9,713 km
6,035 mi / 5,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
150°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MAN RCB
Airport Name Manchester Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code MAN RCB
ICAO Code EGCC FARB
City Manchester Richards Bay
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 257 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 53.350000, -2.270000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Manchester (MAN) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 9,713 kilometers (6,035 miles / 5,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom 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 15:41 in Manchester, it's 17:41 in Richards Bay.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Manchester (MAN) follows a heading of 340° (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 Manchester Airport (MAN) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.