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How to get fromRichards Bay to Mthathaby car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Richards Bay to Mthatha by car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Drive 577.4 km

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    1. Drive from Richards Bay to Mthathacar car 577.4 km
    7h 32m
    R 1,302–1,880

  2. Fly from Richards Bay

    1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane plane RCB - UTT
    5h 18m
    R 3,574–9,215

  3. Taxi to King Shaka International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Richards Bay to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane plane DUR - UTT
    5h 14m
    R 4,413–7,325

  4. Taxi to Pietermaritzburg, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Richards Bay to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane plane PZB - UTT
    7h 43m
    R 5,944–13,307

Richards Bay (RCB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
TicketR 3,453Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Richards Bay to Mthatha.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 577.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Richards Bay, South Africa and Mthatha, South Africa?

Airlink flies from Richards Bay (RCB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) once daily.

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