RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
8,325 km
5,173 miles
SIN
Singapore
Singapore
Distance
8,325 km
5,173 mi / 4,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

RCB SIN
Airport Name Richards Bay Airport Singapore Changi International Airport
IATA Code RCB SIN
ICAO Code FARB WSSS
City Richards Bay Singapore
Country South Africa Singapore
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Singapore
Elevation 109 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -28.740000, 32.090000 1.350000, 103.990000

Richards Bay (RCB) to Singapore (SIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa to Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) in Singapore, Singapore is 8,325 kilometers (5,173 miles / 4,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:15 in Richards Bay, it's 18:15 in Singapore. With a 6-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 Singapore (SIN) to Richards Bay (RCB) follows a heading of 240° (west southwest). 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 Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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