About this route:

A direct, nonstop flight between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), Phoenix, Arizona, United States and Richards Bay Airport (RCB), Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa would travel a Great Circle distance of 10,278 miles (or 16,541 kilometers).

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Departure Airport Information:

IATA / ICAO Codes: AZA / KIWA
Airport Names:
  1. Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
  2. IWA
Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
GPS Coordinates: 33°18'28"N by 111°39'20"W
Area Served: Phoenix metropolitan area
Airport Type: Public
Elevation: 1382 feet (421 meters)
# of Runways: 3
View all routes: Routes from AZA
More Information: AZA Maps & Info

Arrival Airport Information:

IATA / ICAO Codes: RCB / FARB
Airport Name: Richards Bay Airport
Location: Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
GPS Coordinates: 28°44'26"S by 32°5'30"E
Operator/Owner: uMhlathuze Local Municipality
Airport Type: Public
Elevation: 109 feet (33 meters)
# of Runways: 1
View all routes: Routes from RCB
More Information: RCB Maps & Info

Facts about Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA):

  • Due to the changing market, phase two, three and four are likely to change.
  • In 2004 charter airline Ryan International Airlines began MD-82 flights to Bullhead City International Airport in Bullhead City, Arizona, next to Laughlin, Nevada and many resorts.
  • Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport, formerly Williams Gateway Airport and Williams Air Force Base, is in the southeastern area of Mesa, Arizona, and 20 miles southeast of Phoenix, in Maricopa County, Arizona.
  • Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) has 3 runways.
  • The closest airport to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) is Falcon Field (MSC), which is located only 11 miles (18 kilometers) NNW of AZA.
  • The furthest airport from Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 11,452 miles (18,429 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
  • In addition to being known as "Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport", another name for AZA is "IWA".

Facts about Richards Bay Airport (RCB):

  • The closest airport to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) is Hluhluwe Airport (HLW), which is located 52 miles (83 kilometers) NNE of RCB.
  • The furthest airport from Richards Bay Airport (RCB) is Hana Airport (HNM), which is located 11,689 miles (18,812 kilometers) away in Hana, Hawaii, United States.
  • Because of Richards Bay Airport's relatively low elevation of 109 feet, planes can take off or land at Richards Bay Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
  • Richards Bay Airport (RCB) currently has only 1 runway.

Map of Nearest Airports to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport:

List of Nearest Airports to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
111.38 miles (18.31 km) NNWFalcon Field (MSC)Mesa, Arizona, United StatesView Falcon Field on a map Set MSC as origin Airport Set MSC as destination Airport Get more information about Falcon Field
222.33 miles (35.93 km) WNWPhoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesView Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on a map Set PHX as origin Airport Set PHX as destination Airport Get more information about Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
325.21 miles (40.58 km) SSWCasa Grande Municipal Airport (CGZ)Casa Grande, Arizona, United StatesView Casa Grande Municipal Airport on a map Set CGZ as origin Airport Set CGZ as destination Airport Get more information about Casa Grande Municipal Airport
426.26 miles (42.27 km) NWScottsdale Airport (SCF)Scottsdale, Arizona, United StatesView Scottsdale Airport on a map Set SCF as origin Airport Set SCF as destination Airport Get more information about Scottsdale Airport
536.01 miles (57.95 km) NWPhoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesView Phoenix Deer Valley Airport on a map Set DVT as origin Airport Set DVT as destination Airport Get more information about Phoenix Deer Valley Airport
642.31 miles (68.09 km) WNWPhoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR)Goodyear, Arizona, United StatesView Phoenix Goodyear Airport on a map Set GYR as origin Airport Set GYR as destination Airport Get more information about Phoenix Goodyear Airport
744.79 miles (72.09 km) WNWLuke Air Force BaseLuke Field (LUF)Glendale, Arizona, United StatesView Luke Air Force BaseLuke Field on a map Set LUF as origin Airport Set LUF as destination Airport Get more information about Luke Air Force BaseLuke Field
858.37 miles (93.94 km) SSEPinal Airpark (MZJ)Marana, Arizona, United StatesView Pinal Airpark on a map Set MZJ as origin Airport Set MZJ as destination Airport Get more information about Pinal Airpark
959.98 miles (96.52 km) WBuckeye Municipal Airport (BXK)Buckeye, Arizona, United StatesView Buckeye Municipal Airport on a map Set BXK as origin Airport Set BXK as destination Airport Get more information about Buckeye Municipal Airport
1067.05 miles (107.90 km) SSEMarana Regional Airport (AVW)Tucson, Arizona, United StatesView Marana Regional Airport on a map Set AVW as origin Airport Set AVW as destination Airport Get more information about Marana Regional Airport
1168.05 miles (109.52 km) NNEPayson Airport (PJB)Payson, Arizona, United StatesView Payson Airport on a map Set PJB as origin Airport Set PJB as destination Airport Get more information about Payson Airport
1290.75 miles (146.04 km) SSEDavis–Monthan Air Force Base (DMA)Tucson, Arizona, United StatesView Davis–Monthan Air Force Base on a map Set DMA as origin Airport Set DMA as destination Airport Get more information about Davis–Monthan Air Force Base
1392.22 miles (148.41 km) SSETucson International Airport (TUS)Tucson, Arizona, United StatesView Tucson International Airport on a map Set TUS as origin Airport Set TUS as destination Airport Get more information about Tucson International Airport
14102.22 miles (164.51 km) ENEWhiteriver Airport (WTR)Whiteriver, Arizona, United StatesView Whiteriver Airport on a map Set WTR as origin Airport Set WTR as destination Airport Get more information about Whiteriver Airport
15102.83 miles (165.49 km) NNWPrescott Municipal Airport (PRC)Prescott, Arizona, United StatesView Prescott Municipal Airport on a map Set PRC as origin Airport Set PRC as destination Airport Get more information about Prescott Municipal Airport

Map of Furthest Airports from Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport:

List of Furthest Airports from Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
111,451.58 miles (18,429.49 km) SSESir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG)Rodrigues Island, MauritiusView Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport on a map Set RRG as origin Airport Set RRG as destination Airport Get more information about Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport
211,332.27 miles (18,237.47 km) SESir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)Plaisance, MauritiusView Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport on a map Set MRU as origin Airport Set MRU as destination Airport Get more information about Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
311,292.19 miles (18,172.98 km) SEPierrefonds Airport (ZSE)Saint-Pierre, RéunionView Pierrefonds Airport on a map Set ZSE as origin Airport Set ZSE as destination Airport Get more information about Pierrefonds Airport
411,273.27 miles (18,142.52 km) SERoland Garros Airport (RUN)St Denis, Réunion, FranceView Roland Garros Airport on a map Set RUN as origin Airport Set RUN as destination Airport Get more information about Roland Garros Airport
511,029.23 miles (17,749.79 km) ESETôlanaro Airport (FTU)Tôlanaro, MadagascarView Tôlanaro Airport on a map Set FTU as origin Airport Set FTU as destination Airport Get more information about Tôlanaro Airport
610,955.82 miles (17,631.64 km) ESEMananjary Airport (MNJ)Mananjary, MadagascarView Mananjary Airport on a map Set MNJ as origin Airport Set MNJ as destination Airport Get more information about Mananjary Airport
710,902.45 miles (17,545.75 km) ESEFianarantsoa Airport (WFI)Fianarantsoa, MadagascarView Fianarantsoa Airport on a map Set WFI as origin Airport Set WFI as destination Airport Get more information about Fianarantsoa Airport
810,895.62 miles (17,534.77 km) ESEAmpanihy Airport (AMP)Ampanihy, MadagascarView Ampanihy Airport on a map Set AMP as origin Airport Set AMP as destination Airport Get more information about Ampanihy Airport
910,862.51 miles (17,481.47 km) SEToamasino Airport (TMM)Toamasina, MadagascarView Toamasino Airport on a map Set TMM as origin Airport Set TMM as destination Airport Get more information about Toamasino Airport
1010,830.66 miles (17,430.22 km) SESainte Marie Airport (SMS)Île Sainte-Marie, MadagascarView Sainte Marie Airport on a map Set SMS as origin Airport Set SMS as destination Airport Get more information about Sainte Marie Airport
1110,804.74 miles (17,388.49 km) ESEIvato International Airport (TNR)Antananarivo, MadagascarView Ivato International Airport on a map Set TNR as origin Airport Set TNR as destination Airport Get more information about Ivato International Airport
1210,755.14 miles (17,308.68 km) ESEManja Airport (MJA)Manja, Menabe, MadagascarView Manja Airport on a map Set MJA as origin Airport Set MJA as destination Airport Get more information about Manja Airport
1310,742.13 miles (17,287.74 km) SEAntsirabato Airport (ANM)Antalaha, MadagascarView Antsirabato Airport on a map Set ANM as origin Airport Set ANM as destination Airport Get more information about Antsirabato Airport
1410,738.01 miles (17,281.11 km) ESEMiandrivazo Airport (ZVA)Miandrivazo, MadagascarView Miandrivazo Airport on a map Set ZVA as origin Airport Set ZVA as destination Airport Get more information about Miandrivazo Airport
1510,733.06 miles (17,273.14 km) ESETsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS)Tsiroanomandidy, MadagascarView Tsiroanomandidy Airport on a map Set WTS as origin Airport Set WTS as destination Airport Get more information about Tsiroanomandidy Airport

Map of Nearest Airports to Richards Bay Airport:

List of Nearest Airports to Richards Bay Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
151.82 miles (83.40 km) NNEHluhluwe Airport (HLW)Hluhluwe, South AfricaView Hluhluwe Airport on a map Set HLW as destination Airport Set HLW as destination Airport Get more information about Hluhluwe Airport
284.75 miles (136.40 km) SWKing Shaka International (DUR)Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaView King Shaka International on a map Set DUR as destination Airport Set DUR as destination Airport Get more information about King Shaka International
3119.80 miles (192.80 km) WSWPietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)Pietermaritzburg, South AfricaView Pietermaritzburg Airport on a map Set PZB as destination Airport Set PZB as destination Airport Get more information about Pietermaritzburg Airport
4142.22 miles (228.88 km) WLadysmith Airport (LAY)Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaView Ladysmith Airport on a map Set LAY as destination Airport Set LAY as destination Airport Get more information about Ladysmith Airport
5160.19 miles (257.81 km) NNWMatsapha Airport (MTS)Manzini, SwazilandView Matsapha Airport on a map Set MTS as destination Airport Set MTS as destination Airport Get more information about Matsapha Airport
6180.06 miles (289.77 km) SWMargate Airport (MGH)Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaView Margate Airport on a map Set MGH as destination Airport Set MGH as destination Airport Get more information about Margate Airport
7186.21 miles (299.68 km) WSWMokhotlong Airport (MKH)Mokhotlong, LesothoView Mokhotlong Airport on a map Set MKH as destination Airport Set MKH as destination Airport Get more information about Mokhotlong Airport
8197.06 miles (317.14 km) NMaputo International Airport (MPM)Maputo, MozambiqueView Maputo International Airport on a map Set MPM as destination Airport Set MPM as destination Airport Get more information about Maputo International Airport
9221.74 miles (356.85 km) WSWLebakeng Airport (LEF)Lebakeng, LesothoView Lebakeng Airport on a map Set LEF as destination Airport Set LEF as destination Airport Get more information about Lebakeng Airport
10235.81 miles (379.50 km) WSWLesobeng Airport (LES)Lesobeng, LesothoView Lesobeng Airport on a map Set LES as destination Airport Set LES as destination Airport Get more information about Lesobeng Airport
11239.78 miles (385.89 km) NNWKruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)Nelspruit, South AfricaView Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport on a map Set MQP as destination Airport Set MQP as destination Airport Get more information about Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
12244.68 miles (393.77 km) WLeribe Airport (LRB)Leribe, LesothoView Leribe Airport on a map Set LRB as destination Airport Set LRB as destination Airport Get more information about Leribe Airport
13254.51 miles (409.59 km) WSWSemonkong Airport (SOK)Semonkong, LesothoView Semonkong Airport on a map Set SOK as destination Airport Set SOK as destination Airport Get more information about Semonkong Airport
14273.13 miles (439.56 km) NMala Mala Airport (AAM)Mala Mala, South AfricaView Mala Mala Airport on a map Set AAM as destination Airport Set AAM as destination Airport Get more information about Mala Mala Airport
15274.02 miles (441.00 km) WNWHeidelberg Airport (HDB)Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyView Heidelberg Airport on a map Set HDB as destination Airport Set HDB as destination Airport Get more information about Heidelberg Airport

Map of Furthest Airports from Richards Bay Airport:

List of Furthest Airports from Richards Bay Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
111,688.97 miles (18,811.52 km) NEHana Airport (HNM)Hana, Hawaii, United StatesView Hana Airport on a map Set HNM as destination Airport Set HNM as destination Airport Get more information about Hana Airport
211,676.26 miles (18,791.08 km) NEKahului Airport (OGG)Kahului, Hawaii, United StatesView Kahului Airport on a map Set OGG as destination Airport Set OGG as destination Airport Get more information about Kahului Airport
311,668.75 miles (18,778.99 km) NEKapalua Airport (JHM)Lahaina, Hawaii, United StatesView Kapalua Airport on a map Set JHM as destination Airport Set JHM as destination Airport Get more information about Kapalua Airport
411,668.60 miles (18,778.74 km) NEHilo International Airport (ITO)Hilo, Hawaii, United StatesView Hilo International Airport on a map Set ITO as destination Airport Set ITO as destination Airport Get more information about Hilo International Airport
511,667.34 miles (18,776.72 km) NEUpolu Airport (UPP)Hawi, Hawaii, United StatesView Upolu Airport on a map Set UPP as destination Airport Set UPP as destination Airport Get more information about Upolu Airport
611,667.27 miles (18,776.61 km) NEKalaupapa Airport (LUP)Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United StatesView Kalaupapa Airport on a map Set LUP as destination Airport Set LUP as destination Airport Get more information about Kalaupapa Airport
711,660.70 miles (18,766.03 km) NEWaimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)Kamuela, Hawaii, United StatesView Waimea-Kohala Airport on a map Set MUE as destination Airport Set MUE as destination Airport Get more information about Waimea-Kohala Airport
811,658.80 miles (18,762.97 km) NEMolokai Airport (MKK)Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United StatesView Molokai Airport on a map Set MKK as destination Airport Set MKK as destination Airport Get more information about Molokai Airport
911,649.90 miles (18,748.65 km) NEPōhakuloa Training Area (BSF)Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United StatesView Pōhakuloa Training Area on a map Set BSF as destination Airport Set BSF as destination Airport Get more information about Pōhakuloa Training Area
1011,647.45 miles (18,744.70 km) NELanai Airport (LNY)Lanai City, Hawaii, United StatesView Lanai Airport on a map Set LNY as destination Airport Set LNY as destination Airport Get more information about Lanai Airport
1111,631.35 miles (18,718.80 km) NEKona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA)Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United StatesView Kona International Airport at Keāhole on a map Set KOA as destination Airport Set KOA as destination Airport Get more information about Kona International Airport at Keāhole
1211,629.30 miles (18,715.50 km) NEWheeler AAF (HHI)Wahiawa, Hawaii, United StatesView Wheeler AAF on a map Set HHI as destination Airport Set HHI as destination Airport Get more information about Wheeler AAF
1311,627.50 miles (18,712.60 km) NEHonolulu International Airport (HNL)Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesView Honolulu International Airport on a map Set HNL as destination Airport Set HNL as destination Airport Get more information about Honolulu International Airport
1411,627.50 miles (18,712.60 km) NEHickam Field (HIK)Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesView Hickam Field on a map Set HIK as destination Airport Set HIK as destination Airport Get more information about Hickam Field
1511,625.76 miles (18,709.81 km) NEDillingham Airfield (HDH)Mokuleia, Hawaii, United StatesView Dillingham Airfield on a map Set HDH as destination Airport Set HDH as destination Airport Get more information about Dillingham Airfield