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3About Richards Bay
Richards Bay is your classic KZN harbour town, all coal trains and aluminium smelters, with the N2 running straight through connecting Durban to the south and Mtubatuba and St Lucia up north. Locals nip through to Empangeni, eSikhaleni or Mtunzini on quick day trips, while visitors from as far as Musina or Ladybrand roll in via the N2 for the long haul. Richards Bay Airport is only 12 km from town, handy if you're skipping the drive. Fun fact, this harbour moves more bulk cargo than any other port on the continent.
Where is Richards Bay on the map?
Richards Bay is in South Africa, at -28.781, 32.038 - about 23 km east of Empangeni.
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What is the closest airport to Richards Bay?
The closest airport to Richards Bay is Richards Bay Airport, 12 km (about 25 min by car).