MNL
Manila
Philippines
10,675 km
6,633 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
10,675 km
6,633 mi / 5,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Manila
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MNL RCB
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code MNL RCB
ICAO Code RPLL FARB
City Manila Richards Bay
Country Philippines South Africa
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 75 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Manila (MNL) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 10,675 kilometers (6,633 miles / 5,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Philippines 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 23:29 in Manila, it's 17:29 in Richards Bay. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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