Richards Bay Airport
Richard's Bay · South AfricaICAO FARB
Richards Bay Airport (RCB) is an airport serving Richard's Bay, South Africa, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 28° 44' 27.6" S, 32° 5' 31.6" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 109 feet (33 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Johannesburg (GMT+2).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from RCB
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB | Johannesburg, South Africa | 296 mi | 1h 4m | short-haul | 122 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at RCB
1 active airline serving Richards Bay Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Richards Bay Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Shaka International Airport | DUR | Durban | South Africa | 135 km |
| Pietermaritzburg Airport | PZB | Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 193 km |
| Matsapha Airport | MTS | Manzini | Swaziland | 257 km |
| Maputo Airport | MPM | Maputo | Mozambique | 316 km |
| Margate Airport | MGH | Margate | South Africa | 289 km |
| Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport | MQP | Mpumalanga | South Africa | 385 km |
| Moshoeshoe I International Airport | MSU | Maseru | Lesotho | 449 km |
| Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport | HDS | Hoedspruit | South Africa | 495 km |
Other Airports in South Africa
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 28° 44' 27.6" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 32° 5' 31.6" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -28.740999
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 32.092098
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 08:27 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 109 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 33 m
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