Distance From Richards Bay Airport to Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa, RCB - TIA Distance

The distance from Richards Bay Airport (RCB) to Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) is 4912 miles or 7904 kilometers or 4265 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 Tirana ( Albania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Richards Bay and Tirana takes around 11 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Richards Bay Airport, Richards Bay, South Africa to Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa, Tirana, Albania is 11 hours 17 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 - TIA

Kilometers		7904 km
Statute Miles		4912 miles
Nautical Miles		4265 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 17 minutes

Richards Bay Airport to Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa Flight Route Map - RCB to TIA Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Richards Bay, South Africa and Tirana, Albania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RCB - TIA

Time difference between Richards Bay (South Africa) and Tirana (Albania) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Richards Bay (South Africa)	2026-05-01, 08:15:58 SAST
Tirana (Albania)	2026-05-01, 08:15:58 CEST

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

Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA / LATI) Tirana, Albania