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How to get from Richard Bay (airport) (KwaZulu-Natal) to East London (Eastern Cape)

Calculate route from Richard Bay (airport) (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa) to East London (Eastern Cape, South Africa).

The flight distance (as the crow flies) between Richard Bay (airport) and East London is 620.0 km.

Roadmap (route) to go from Richard Bay Airport to East London detailed above, you can also see the course layout on the map.

While doing trip Richard Bay (airport) - East London by car, the calculated route ends at a distance , or more straight.

Calculation of distance and route from East London to Richard Bay (airport) :

620.0806.9 km11h43mn
  1. Continue onto Nkoninga Road 0h3mn
    2.8 km
  2. Keep left 0h5mn
    4.3 km
  3. Turn right onto John Ross Highway 0h8mn
    12.0 km
  4. Turn left and take N2 toward KwaDukuza 1h28mn
    157.6 km
  5. Keep left and take N3 toward Pietermaritzburg, Johannesburg, Durban 0h0mn
    250 m
  6. Keep right and take N3 toward Pietermaritzburg, Johannesburg 0h10mn
    16.8 km
  7. Keep right onto N3 0h17mn
    30.5 km
  8. Keep left and drive toward Camperdown 0h0mn
    450 m
  9. Keep left and drive toward Umbumbulu 0h0mn
    68 m
  10. Turn slight left onto P418 0h4mn
    3.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Sbu Mkhize Drive 0h1mn
    1.8 km
  12. Turn left onto R103 0h0mn
    187 m
  13. Continue onto P338 0h8mn
    6.4 km
  14. Keep left onto P338 0h6mn
    4.9 km
  15. Keep left 0h0mn
    206 m
  16. Continue onto R56 2h57mn
    128.8 km
  17. Turn right 0h1mn
    550 m
  18. Continue onto N2, R56 2h40mn
    116.2 km
  19. Keep right 0h0mn
    119 m
  20. Keep left 0h1mn
    528 m
  21. Turn right 0h0mn
    240 m
  22. Turn left 0h0mn
    27 m
  23. Turn right onto N2 1h21mn
    94.2 km
  24. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive 3h3mn
    213.7 km
  25. Keep right onto N2 0h2mn
    4.4 km
  26. Keep left and take N6, R72 toward East London 0h0mn
    491 m
  27. Turn left onto North East Expressway 0h5mn
    6.1 km
  28. Turn right onto Longfellow Street 0h0mn
    59 m
  29. Arrive at destination 0h0mn
    0 m

Travel from Richard Bay (airport) (Eastern Cape) to a selection of major cities.

Distances from Richard Bay Airport to biggest cities in KwaZulu-Natal


Other major cities in country :

  • Uitenhage [05], 228,912 inhabitants. 847 km
  • Roodepoort [06], 225,000 inhabitants. 506 km
  • Paarl [11], 190,000 inhabitants. 1,365 km
  • Springs [06], 186,394 inhabitants. 458 km
  • Carletonville [06], 182,304 inhabitants. 534 km
  • Klerksdorp [10], 178,921 inhabitants. 574 km
  • Midrand [06], 173,009 inhabitants. 497 km
  • Westonaria [06], 156,831 inhabitants. 515 km
  • Middelburg [07], 154,706 inhabitants. 420 km
  • Orkney [10], 145,801 inhabitants. 568 km
  • Kimberley [08], 142,089 inhabitants. 715 km
  • eMbalenhle [07], 141,741 inhabitants. 387 km
  • Nigel [06], 140,644 inhabitants. 440 km
  • Bhisho [05], 137,287 inhabitants. 638 km
  • Randfontein [06], 133,654 inhabitants. 519 km
  • Worcester [11], 127,597 inhabitants. 1,321 km
  • Rustenburg [10], 124,064 inhabitants. 589 km
  • Polokwane [09], 123,749 inhabitants. 599 km
  • Potchefstroom [10], 123,669 inhabitants. 541 km
  • Virginia [03], 122,502 inhabitants. 516 km

Route from East London to major cities (South Africa).

  • Distance East London Cape Town
    887 km
  • Distance East London Durban
    460 km
  • Distance East London Johannesburg
    759 km
  • Distance East London Soweto
    751 km
  • Distance East London Pretoria
    810 km
  • Distance East London Pietermaritzburg
    446 km
  • Distance East London Benoni
    761 km
  • Distance East London Tembisa
    782 km
  • Distance East London Vereeniging
    706 km
  • Distance East London Bloemfontein
    463 km
  • Distance East London Boksburg
    758 km
  • Distance East London Welkom
    572 km
  • Distance East London Newcastle
    617 km
  • Distance East London Krugersdorp
    772 km
  • Distance East London Diepsloot
    788 km
  • Distance East London Randburg
    771 km
  • Distance East London Botshabelo
    432 km
  • Distance East London Brakpan
    756 km
  • Distance East London Witbank
    805 km
  • Distance East London Richards Bay
    614 km

Nearest cities to Richard Bay (airport) :

  • Durban, 3,120,282 inhabitants. 162 km
  • Pietermaritzburg, 750,845 inhabitants. 192 km
  • Newcastle, 404,838 inhabitants. 238 km
  • Witbank, 262,491 inhabitants. 427 km
  • Richards Bay, 252,968 inhabitants. 7 km
  • Middelburg, 154,706 inhabitants. 420 km
  • Vryheid, 150,012 inhabitants. 167 km
  • Mpumalanga, 140,121 inhabitants. 185 km
  • Bethal, 101,919 inhabitants. 363 km
  • Dundee, 84,413 inhabitants. 193 km
  • Piet Retief, 84,349 inhabitants. 230 km
  • Standerton, 74,021 inhabitants. 345 km
  • Barberton, 67,927 inhabitants. 344 km
  • KwaDukuza, 59,899 inhabitants. 102 km
  • Port Shepstone, 52,793 inhabitants. 273 km
  • eSikhaleni, 49,265 inhabitants. 24 km
  • Mondlo, 44,922 inhabitants. 159 km
  • Volksrust, 43,378 inhabitants. 266 km
  • Ermelo, 41,124 inhabitants. 322 km
  • Harrismith, 35,108 inhabitants. 294 km
  • Margate, 34,407 inhabitants. 289 km
  • Richmond, 32,445 inhabitants. 217 km
  • Howick, 28,725 inhabitants. 199 km
  • Driefontein, 28,127 inhabitants. 251 km
  • Empangeni, 28,093 inhabitants. 20 km
  • Mpophomeni, 26,229 inhabitants. 207 km
  • Kokstad, 25,373 inhabitants. 327 km
  • Scottburgh, 23,949 inhabitants. 215 km
  • Ulundi, 20,753 inhabitants. 80 km
  • Secunda, 20,418 inhabitants. 378 km
  • eMkhomazi, 20,410 inhabitants. 206 km
  • Ballito, 17,218 inhabitants. 123 km
  • Hendrina, 15,871 inhabitants. 371 km
  • Kriel, 15,055 inhabitants. 394 km
  • Berea, 15,000 inhabitants. 163 km
  • Eshowe, 14,786 inhabitants. 63 km
  • Vrede, 14,622 inhabitants. 323 km
  • Ekuvukeni, 14,331 inhabitants. 192 km
  • Greytown, 13,912 inhabitants. 150 km
  • Glencoe, 13,547 inhabitants. 200 km
  • Breyten, 12,550 inhabitants. 342 km
  • Sundumbili, 12,455 inhabitants. 81 km
  • Mooirivier, 10,132 inhabitants. 211 km
  • Port Saint John's, 5,939 inhabitants. 404 km
  • Utrecht, 3,575 inhabitants. 211 km

Location Richard Bay (airport) (KwaZulu-Natal) :

Country flag
Location Richard Bay (airport)
State KwaZulu-Natal
County uThungulu District Municipality
Country South Africa
Country code / ISO 2 ZA
Latitude -28.7410400
Longitude 32.0921100
Altitude 33 meters
Time zone Africa/Johannesburg

Location East London (Eastern Cape) :

Country flag
Location East London
State Eastern Cape
County Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
Country South Africa
Country code / ISO 2 ZA
Latitude -33.0152900
Longitude 27.9116200
Altitude 0 meters
Time zone Africa/Johannesburg

Find a hotel in East London

Sunnyridge Lodge


Offering an outdoor pool, Sunnyridge Lodge is located in East London. Each room here will provide you with a TV and satellite channels. Complete with a refrigerator, the dining area also has an electric kettle. This hotel is located 5.88 from the city center Utrecht.

This 3.0 star property has 6 rooms. You can book a room from 363.38 ZAR.

Location :
Sunnyridge Lodge
20 Camden Road, Sunnyridge
5201 East London

Book a room from 363.38 ZAR

Windsor Cabanas & Courtyard


Located in East London, Windsor Cabanas & Courtyard has a garden, terrace and bar. The property is situated less than 1 km from East London Aquarium and 3.4 km from North End Soccer Stadium. The property is 4.2 km from East London Museum. This hotel is located 0.83 from the city center Utrecht.

This 3.0 star property has 84 rooms. You can book a room from 1380 ZAR.

Location :
Windsor Cabanas & Courtyard
George Walker Parade Upper Walker Parade
5201 East London

Book a room from 1380 ZAR

Cozy Nest Guest House East London


This guesthouse is only one km from East London Railway Station and is a 5-minute walk from the Indian Ocean. It offers guest rooms with satellite TV. Rooms at Cozy Nest Guest House are decorated in warm colours and include modern furnishings. This hotel is located 0.61 from the city center Utrecht.

This 3.0 star property has 8 rooms. You can book a room from 850 ZAR.

Location :
Cozy Nest Guest House East London
7 Jameson Road
5211 East London

Book a room from 850 ZAR

Goulden Street Guest House


Situated just 400 metres from Quigney Beach, Goulden Street Guest House features an outdoor swimming pool and a thatched-roof entertainment area with BBQ facilities and outdoor furniture. This hotel is located 0.66 from the city center Utrecht.

This 3.0 star property has 14 rooms. You can book a room from 885 ZAR.

Location :
Goulden Street Guest House
3 Goulden Street, Quigney
5247 East London

Book a room from 885 ZAR

Kennaway Hotel


This hotel is located on the seafront, just over 9 km from the centre of East London. The bright, air-conditioned rooms each have a seating area and a satellite TV. This hotel is located 0.85 from the city center Utrecht.

This 3.0 star property has 108 rooms. You can book a room from 870 ZAR.

Location :
Kennaway Hotel
Esplanade
5201 East London

Book a room from 870 ZAR

Premier Hotel East London ICC


Panoramic views of the Indian Ocean await guests in every room of the Premier Hotel East London ICC. Adjacent to the East London International Convention Centre, it is 15 minutes’ drive from the East London Airport. This hotel is located 0.85 from the city center Utrecht.

This 4.0 star property has 260 rooms. You can book a room from 1152 ZAR.

Location :
Premier Hotel East London ICC
22/3 Esplanade, Beach Front
5201 East London

Book a room from 1152 ZAR

Premier Hotel Regent


Located on the Esplanade, Premier Hotel Regent offers air-conditioned rooms in the in the river port city of East London. It features 2 restaurants and free on-site parking. This hotel is located 0.85 from the city center Utrecht.

This 3.0 star property has 175 rooms. You can book a room from 1190 ZAR.

Location :
Premier Hotel Regent
22 Esplanade, Beach Front
5201 East London

Book a room from 1190 ZAR

The Paralian


Situated in East London, 500 metres from East London Aquarium and 3.6 km from North End Soccer Stadium, The Paralian provides accommodation with free WiFi. Every unit has a private bathroom and shower, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a... This hotel is located 0.71 from the city center Utrecht.

This 4.0 star property has 12 rooms. You can book a room from 1175 ZAR.

Location :
The Paralian
Seaview Terrace Street 22
5201 Quigney

Book a room from 1175 ZAR

The Hampton


Located in East London’s beachfront suburb, the Quigney, this guest house has spacious accommodation with free WiFi. Just 100 metres away from the beach, The Hampton offers panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. This hotel is located 0.77 from the city center Utrecht.

This 4.0 star property has 15 rooms. You can book a room from 1150 ZAR.

Location :
The Hampton
2 Marine Terrace, Quigney
5201 East London

Book a room from 1150 ZAR

Hotel Osner


This beachfront hotel in East London offers rooms with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. It also features a furnished terrace that overlooks the outdoor swimming pool. All brightly decorated rooms come with paintings and large windows. This hotel is located 0.76 from the city center Utrecht.

This 3.0 star property has 116 rooms. You can book a room from 870 ZAR.

Location :
Hotel Osner
Court Crescent, Esplanade
5201 East London

Book a room from 870 ZAR