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Nearest Airport to Richards Bay: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Richards Bay is Richards Bay Airport (RCB), about 7.1 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is King Shaka International Airport (DUR), 128 km away.

Closest airport RCB Richards Bay Airport 7.1 km · 4 mi · ~8 min by car

Closest international DUR King Shaka International Airport 128 km · 80 mi · ~2 h 18 min by car

Airports near Richards Bay

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Richards Bay Airport Richards Bay, South Africa · Regional Airports in South Africa
RCB 7.1 km4 mi · ~8 min
2
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport Ulundi, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
ULD 80 km49 mi · ~1 h 25 min
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King Shaka International Airport Durban, South Africa · International Airports in South Africa Meet & Greet →
DUR 128 km80 mi · ~2 h 18 min
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Mkuze Airport Mkuze, South Africa · Regional Airports in South Africa
MZQ 129 km80 mi · ~2 h 18 min
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Virginia Airport Durban, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
VIR 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 36 min
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Pietermaritzburg Airport Pietermaritzburg, South Africa · Regional Airports in South Africa
PZB 186 km116 mi · ~3 h 19 min
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Ladysmith Airport Ladysmith, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
LAY 224 km139 mi · ~4 h 00 min
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Newcastle Airport Newcastle, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
NCS 231 km144 mi · ~4 h 08 min
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Matsapha International Airport Manzini, Eswatini · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Eswatini
MTS 261 km162 mi · ~4 h 39 min
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King Mswati III International Airport Mpaka, Eswatini · International Airports in Eswatini
SHO 271 km169 mi · ~4 h 51 min

Small airfields nearby

Empangeni Airport · FAEM16 km
Riverview Airport40 km
Mubatuba Airport · FADK50 km
Eshowe Airport58 km
St Lucia Estuary61 km
Amatikulu (Microlight) Airport63 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Richards Bay; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Richards Bay?

The nearest airport to Richards Bay is Richards Bay Airport (RCB), about 7.1 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is King Shaka International Airport (DUR), 128 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Richards Bay?

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 128 km from Richards Bay in a straight line — roughly 2 h 18 min by car.

What other airports are near Richards Bay?

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport (ULD) — 80 km, King Shaka International Airport (DUR) — 128 km and Mkuze Airport (MZQ) — 129 km.

How long does it take to get from Richards Bay to Richards Bay Airport?

About 8 min by car for the 7.1 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.