Flight Time from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay
The flight from Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay covers about 115 mi and takes roughly 43 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Pietermaritzburg and Richards Bay are about 115 mi (185 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 149 mi (240 km), a drive of about 2 hr 40 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 43 min.
| Straight-line distance | 115 mi / 185 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 149 mi / 240 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 40 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 43 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $19 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -29.202, 31.219 |
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
Pietermaritzburg to Richards Bay is about 115 mi (185 km) in a straight line, and roughly 149 mi (240 km) by road.