MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
317 km
197 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
317 km
197 mi / 171 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
188°
south

Airport Comparison

MPM RCB
Airport Name Maputo Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code MPM RCB
ICAO Code FQMA FARB
City Maputo Richards Bay
Country Mozambique South Africa
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 145 ft 109 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Maputo (MPM) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 317 kilometers (197 miles / 171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is an international route connecting Mozambique with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:48 in Maputo, it's 14:48 in Richards Bay.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 9° (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 Maputo Airport (MPM) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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