Distance From Richards Bay Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport, RCB - TNA Distance

The distance from Richards Bay Airport (RCB) to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) is 7132 miles or 11478 kilometers or 6194 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Richards Bay ( South Africa ) to Jinan ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Richards Bay and Jinan takes around 16 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, South Africa to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport, Jinan, China is 16 hours 23 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RCB - TNA

Kilometers		11478 km
Statute Miles		7132 miles
Nautical Miles		6194 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 23 minutes

Richards Bay Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport Flight Route Map - RCB to TNA Flight Path

Location of Richards Bay Airport & Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Richards Bay to Jinan nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Richards Bay, South Africa and Jinan, China. .

Nonstop flight route between Richards Bay, South Africa and Jinan, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RCB - TNA

Time difference between Richards Bay (South Africa) and Jinan (China) is 6 Hours.
Jinan time is 6 Hours ahead of Richards Bay.

Location	Local Time
Richards Bay (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 14:50:27 SAST
Jinan (China)	2025-12-15, 20:50:27 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Richards Bay Airport (RCB / FARB) Richards Bay, South Africa

Destination

Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA / ZSJN) Jinan, China