Flight Time from Maputo to Richards Bay
The flight from Maputo to Richards Bay covers about 198 mi and takes roughly 52 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Maputo and Richards Bay are about 198 mi (318 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 241 mi (388 km), a drive of about 4 hr 19 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 52 min.
| Straight-line distance | 198 mi / 318 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 241 mi / 388 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 19 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 52 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $30 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -27.375, 32.314 |
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
Maputo to Richards Bay is about 198 mi (318 km) in a straight line, and roughly 241 mi (388 km) by road.