MUC
Munich
Germany
8,808 km
5,473 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
8,808 km
5,473 mi / 4,756 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MUC RCB
Airport Name Munich International Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code MUC RCB
ICAO Code EDDM FARB
City Munich Richards Bay
Country Germany South Africa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,487 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Munich (MUC) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 8,808 kilometers (5,473 miles / 4,756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 Germany 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 19:19 in Munich, it's 20:19 in Richards Bay.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,378 feet between the two airports. Richards Bay Airport sits lower than Munich International Airport.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Munich (MUC) follows a heading of 346° (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 Munich International Airport (MUC) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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