ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
1,034 km
642 miles
RBX
Rumbek
South Sudan
Distance
1,034 km
642 mi / 558 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD RBX
Airport Name Bole International Airport Rumbek Airport
IATA Code ADD RBX
ICAO Code HAAB HSMK
City Addis Ababa Rumbek
Country Ethiopia South Sudan
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Juba
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 6.830000, 29.670000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Rumbek (RBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Rumbek Airport (RBX) in Rumbek, South Sudan is 1,034 kilometers (642 miles / 558 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with South Sudan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:20 in Addis Ababa, it's 02:20 in Rumbek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,252 feet between the two airports. Rumbek Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rumbek (RBX) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Rumbek Airport (RBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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