Distance From Riversdale Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport

The distance from Riversdale Airport () to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is 7923 miles or 12751 kilometers or 6880 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 Riversdale ( South Africa ) to Fort Myers ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riversdale and Fort Myers takes around 18 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riversdale Airport, Riversdale, South Africa to Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers, United States is 18 hours 12 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 • - RSW

Kilometers		12751 km
Statute Miles		7923 miles
Nautical Miles		6880 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 12 minutes

Riversdale Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport Flight Route Map - to RSW Flight Path

Location of Riversdale Airport & Southwest Florida International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Riversdale to Fort Myers nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Riversdale, South Africa and Fort Myers, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Riversdale, South Africa and Fort Myers, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RSW

Time difference between Riversdale (South Africa) and Fort Myers (United States) is 7 Hours.
Fort Myers time is 7 Hours behind Riversdale.

Location	Local Time
Riversdale (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 09:20:17 SAST
Fort Myers (United States)	2026-02-07, 02:20:17 EST

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

Riversdale Airport ( / FARD) Riversdale, South Africa

Destination

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW / KRSW) Fort Myers, United States