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Flights from Richards Bay to Durban
RCB → DUR · Richards Bay Airport to King Shaka International
✈
Flight distance
136 km
73 nautical miles
UTC
Flight time
16 min
Average direct flight
R
Est. one-way
R787
Return ~ R1,456
CO₂
Carbon footprint
34 kg
Per passenger estimate
Route map
Flight Path Map
Great circle route between RCB and DUR.
Flight details
Airports & Pricing
Route breakdown, departure/arrival airports and estimated ticket costs.
Geodesic reference: Flight distance and time are calculated as a direct point-to-point (great circle) reference between airports. Actual flight paths may vary due to air traffic routing, weather, and airspace restrictions.
RCB
Richards Bay Airport
Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
Domestic
DUR
King Shaka International
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
International
Major Hub
Estimated Ticket Prices
Economy One-Way
R787
Based on distance & fuel
Economy Return
R1,456
Approximate return rate
Estimates are calculated dynamically using current SA fuel prices (R26.63/L), base fare taxes, and distance levies. Prices vary by season, demand, and booking window.
Operators
Airlines on this Route
Airlines likely servicing flights between Richards Bay and Durban.
South African Airways Flag carrier
FlySafair Low-cost
Airlink Regional
Lift Airline Full-service
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Flight vs Driving
How does flying compare to driving from Richards Bay to Durban?
✈ Flying
16 min
136 km direct (geodesic)
~R787 per person
34 kg CO₂ per person
~R787 per person
34 kg CO₂ per person
🚗 Driving
1 hr 54 min
173.4 km by road
~R332 fuel total (entire car)
21 kg CO₂ total
~R332 fuel total (entire car)
21 kg CO₂ total
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