The flight distance from Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa to Berlin-Tegel International Airport (TXL) in Berlin, Germany is 9,223 kilometers (5,731 miles / 4,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 349°.

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 Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:56 in Richards Bay, it's 16:56 in Berlin.

The return flight from Berlin (TXL) to Richards Bay (RCB) follows a heading of 163° (south southeast). 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 Berlin-Tegel International Airport (TXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.