The flight distance from Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 17,453 kilometers (10,845 miles / 9,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 South Africa with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:19 in Richards Bay, it's 10:19 in San Francisco. With a 10-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 San Francisco (SFO) to Richards Bay (RCB) follows a heading of 75° (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 Richards Bay Airport (RCB) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.