Distance From Richards Bay Airport to Moi International Airport, RCB - MBA Distance

The distance from Richards Bay Airport (RCB) to Moi International Airport (MBA) is 1777 miles or 2860 kilometers or 1543 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 Mombasa ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Richards Bay and Mombasa takes around 4 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, South Africa to Moi International Airport, Mombasa, Kenya is 4 hours 5 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 - MBA

Kilometers		2860 km
Statute Miles		1777 miles
Nautical Miles		1543 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 5 minutes

Richards Bay Airport to Moi International Airport Flight Route Map - RCB to MBA Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Richards Bay, South Africa and Mombasa, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RCB - MBA

Time difference between Richards Bay (South Africa) and Mombasa (Kenya) is 1 Hours.
Mombasa time is 1 Hours ahead of Richards Bay.

Location	Local Time
Richards Bay (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 14:55:59 SAST
Mombasa (Kenya)	2025-12-15, 15:55:59 EAT

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

Moi International Airport (MBA / HKMO) Mombasa, Kenya