NCE
Nice
France
8,440 km
5,244 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
8,440 km
5,244 mi / 4,557 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
158°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

NCE RCB
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code NCE RCB
ICAO Code LFMN FARB
City Nice Richards Bay
Country France South Africa
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 12 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Nice (NCE) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 8,440 kilometers (5,244 miles / 4,557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 France 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 13:47 in Nice, it's 14:47 in Richards Bay.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 342° (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 Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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