OSL
Oslo
Norway
10,073 km
6,259 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
10,073 km
6,259 mi / 5,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

OSL RCB
Airport Name Oslo Gardermoen Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code OSL RCB
ICAO Code ENGM FARB
City Oslo Richards Bay
Country Norway South Africa
Timezone Europe/Oslo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 681 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 60.190000, 11.100000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Oslo (OSL) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) in Oslo, Norway to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 10,073 kilometers (6,259 miles / 5,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 Norway 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 15:30 in Oslo, it's 16:30 in Richards Bay.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Oslo (OSL) follows a heading of 350° (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 Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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