Distance From Richards Bay Airport to Queen Beatrix International Airport, RCB - AUA Distance

The distance from Richards Bay Airport (RCB) to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) is 7357 miles or 11840 kilometers or 6389 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 Oranjestad ( Aruba )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Richards Bay and Oranjestad takes around 16 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, South Africa to Queen Beatrix International Airport, Oranjestad, Aruba is 16 hours 54 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 - AUA

Kilometers		11840 km
Statute Miles		7357 miles
Nautical Miles		6389 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 54 minutes

Richards Bay Airport to Queen Beatrix International Airport Flight Route Map - RCB to AUA Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Richards Bay, South Africa and Oranjestad, Aruba.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RCB - AUA

Time difference between Richards Bay (South Africa) and Oranjestad (Aruba) is 6 Hours.
Oranjestad time is 6 Hours behind Richards Bay.

Location	Local Time
Richards Bay (South Africa)	2026-03-18, 22:17:04 SAST
Oranjestad (Aruba)	2026-03-18, 16:17:04 AST

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

Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA / TNCA) Oranjestad, Aruba