Flight Time from Durban to Richards Bay
The flight from Durban to Richards Bay covers about 96 mi and takes roughly 41 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Durban and Richards Bay are about 96 mi (154 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 125 mi (201 km), a drive of about 2 hr 14 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 41 min.
| Straight-line distance | 96 mi / 154 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 125 mi / 201 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 14 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 41 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $16 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -29.321, 31.536 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Durban to Richards Bay is about 96 mi (154 km) in a straight line, and roughly 125 mi (201 km) by road.