Nonstop flight route between Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and Chania, Greece:
Departure Airport:
(28°44'26"S by 32°5'30"E)
Arrival Airport:
(35°31'54"N by 24°8'58"E)
Distance from RCB to CHQ:
4,470.82 miles (7,195.07 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Richards Bay Airport (RCB), Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and Chania International Airport, "Daskalogiannis" (CHQ), Chania, Greece would travel a Great Circle distance of 4,471 miles (or 7,195 kilometers).
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Departure 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 |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CHQ / LGSA |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Chania, Greece |
| GPS Coordinates: | 35°31'54"N by 24°8'58"E |
| Area Served: | Chania, Crete |
| Airport Type: | Public/military |
| Elevation: | 490 feet (149 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CHQ |
| More Information: | CHQ Maps & Info |
Facts about Richards Bay Airport (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.
- The closest airport to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) is Hluhluwe Airport (HLW), which is located 52 miles (83 kilometers) NNE of RCB.
- Richards Bay Airport (RCB) currently has only 1 runway.
Facts about Chania International Airport, "Daskalogiannis" (CHQ):
- Passengers can also take a taxi to any destination across the island.
- Because of Chania International Airport, "Daskalogiannis"'s relatively low elevation of 490 feet, planes can take off or land at Chania International Airport, "Daskalogiannis" 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.
- The furthest airport from Chania International Airport, "Daskalogiannis" (CHQ) is Rurutu Airport (RUR), which is located 11,492 miles (18,495 kilometers) away in Rurutu, French Polynesia.
- Maleme Airport was constructed by the British Military, shortly before the Second World War.
- Chania International Airport, "Daskalogiannis" (CHQ) currently has only 1 runway.
- The airport is also intensively used by the Hellenic Air Force.
- In addition to being known as "Chania International Airport, "Daskalogiannis"", other names for CHQ include "Κρατικός Αερολιμένας Χανίων, "Δασκαλογιάννης"" and "Kratikos Aerolimenas Chanion Daskalogiannis".
- The closest airport to Chania International Airport, "Daskalogiannis" (CHQ) is Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER), which is located 60 miles (96 kilometers) ESE of CHQ.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 51.82 miles (83.40 km) NNE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa |     |
| 2 | 84.75 miles (136.40 km) SW | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 3 | 119.80 miles (192.80 km) WSW | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 4 | 142.22 miles (228.88 km) W | Ladysmith Airport (LAY) | Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 5 | 160.19 miles (257.81 km) NNW | Matsapha Airport (MTS) | Manzini, Swaziland | |
| 6 | 180.06 miles (289.77 km) SW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 7 | 186.21 miles (299.68 km) WSW | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 8 | 197.06 miles (317.14 km) N | Maputo International Airport (MPM) | Maputo, Mozambique | |
| 9 | 221.74 miles (356.85 km) WSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 235.81 miles (379.50 km) WSW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 239.78 miles (385.89 km) NNW | Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) | Nelspruit, South Africa | |
| 12 | 244.68 miles (393.77 km) W | Leribe Airport (LRB) | Leribe, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 254.51 miles (409.59 km) WSW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 273.13 miles (439.56 km) N | Mala Mala Airport (AAM) | Mala Mala, South Africa | |
| 15 | 274.02 miles (441.00 km) WNW | Heidelberg Airport (HDB) | Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,688.97 miles (18,811.52 km) NE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,676.26 miles (18,791.08 km) NE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,668.75 miles (18,778.99 km) NE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,668.60 miles (18,778.74 km) NE | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,667.34 miles (18,776.72 km) NE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,667.27 miles (18,776.61 km) NE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,660.70 miles (18,766.03 km) NE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,658.80 miles (18,762.97 km) NE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,649.90 miles (18,748.65 km) NE | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,647.45 miles (18,744.70 km) NE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,631.35 miles (18,718.80 km) NE | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,629.30 miles (18,715.50 km) NE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,627.50 miles (18,712.60 km) NE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,627.50 miles (18,712.60 km) NE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,625.76 miles (18,709.81 km) NE | Dillingham Airfield (HDH) | Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 59.51 miles (95.77 km) ESE | Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) | Heraklion, Crete, Greece | |
| 2 | 81.56 miles (131.25 km) NW | Kythira National Airport "Alexandros Aristotelous Onassis" (KIT) | Kithira, Greece | |
| 3 | 82.55 miles (132.86 km) NNE | Milos Island National Airport (MLO) | Milos, Greece | |
| 4 | 95.50 miles (153.70 km) NE | Santorini National Airport (JTR) | Santorini, Thira, Greece | |
| 5 | 112.09 miles (180.39 km) E | Sitia Airport (JSH) | Sitia, Crete, Greece | |
| 6 | 115.84 miles (186.43 km) NNE | Paros National Airport (PAS) | Paros, Greece | |
| 7 | 126.74 miles (203.96 km) NNE | Naxos Island National Airport (JNX) | Naxos Island, Greece | |
| 8 | 134.18 miles (215.93 km) NNW | Porto Kheli Airport (PKH) | Porto Cheli, Argolis, Greece | |
| 9 | 134.58 miles (216.59 km) NW | Sparti Airport (SPJ) | Sparti, Laconia, Greece | |
| 10 | 138.03 miles (222.14 km) NNE | Syros National Airport "Demetrius Vikelas" (JSY) | Syros Island, Greece | |
| 11 | 143.89 miles (231.57 km) ENE | Astypalaia Island National Airport (JTY) | Astypalaia Island, Greece | |
| 12 | 147.40 miles (237.22 km) NNE | Mykonos Island National Airport (JMK) | Mykonos Island, Greece | |
| 13 | 155.50 miles (250.25 km) E | Kasos Island Public Airport (KSJ) | Kasos Island, Greece | |
| 14 | 158.94 miles (255.78 km) NW | Kalamata International Airport (KLX) | Kalamata, Greece | |
| 15 | 166.53 miles (268.00 km) N | Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) | Athens, Greece | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,492.32 miles (18,495.05 km) SSW | Rurutu Airport (RUR) | Rurutu, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,486.52 miles (18,485.72 km) S | Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) | Mangaia Island, Cook Islands | |
| 3 | 11,418.26 miles (18,375.87 km) SSE | Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) | Avarua, Cook Islands | |
| 4 | 11,369.24 miles (18,296.97 km) S | Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport) (MUK) | Mauke Island, Cook Islands | |
| 5 | 11,346.95 miles (18,261.10 km) S | Mitiaro Island Airport (MOI) | Mitiaro Island, Cook Islands | |
| 6 | 11,205.33 miles (18,033.19 km) SE | Chatham Islands (CHT) | Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand | |
| 7 | 11,137.19 miles (17,923.53 km) SSW | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,135.41 miles (17,920.66 km) SSW | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,101.28 miles (17,865.73 km) SSW | Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH) | Huahine, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,098.17 miles (17,860.74 km) S | Maupiti Airport (MAU) | Maupiti, Leeward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,094.00 miles (17,854.01 km) SSW | Bora Bora Airport (BOB) | Bora Bora, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,029.27 miles (17,749.85 km) SSW | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,012.45 miles (17,722.78 km) SE | Niue International Airport (IUE) | Alofi, Niue | |
| 14 | 10,983.42 miles (17,676.05 km) ESE | Gisborne Airport (GIS) | Gisborne, New Zealand | |
| 15 | 10,975.42 miles (17,663.19 km) SW | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |