# Distance from Maputo (MPM) to Richards Bay (RCB)

> 317 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 317 km / 197 mi / 171 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 188° (south)
- **Return heading**: 9° (north)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Mozambique) → South Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 13:25 in Maputo, it's 13:25 in Richards Bay)
- **Elevation difference**: 36 ft (RCB is lower than MPM)

## Airports

### [Maputo Airport (MPM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mpm-maputo-maputo-airport/1ef266de-ddb6-6d80-8d2b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Maputo, Mozambique
- ICAO: FQMA
- Timezone: Africa/Maputo
- Coordinates: -25.920000, 32.570000
- Elevation: 145 ft

### [Richards Bay Airport (RCB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rcb-richards-bay-richards-bay-airport/1ef266de-d435-6cca-ab18-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Richards Bay, South Africa
- ICAO: FARB
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -28.740000, 32.090000
- Elevation: 109 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Maputo Airport (MPM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mpm-maputo-maputo-airport/1ef266de-ddb6-6d80-8d2b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Richards Bay Airport (RCB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rcb-richards-bay-richards-bay-airport/1ef266de-d435-6cca-ab18-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)