AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
10,264 km
6,378 miles
RBX
Rumbek
South Sudan
Distance
10,264 km
6,378 mi / 5,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

AEP RBX
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Rumbek Airport
IATA Code AEP RBX
ICAO Code SABE HSMK
City Buenos Aires Rumbek
Country Argentina South Sudan
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Africa/Juba
Elevation 18 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 6.830000, 29.670000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Rumbek (RBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Rumbek Airport (RBX) in Rumbek, South Sudan is 10,264 kilometers (6,378 miles / 5,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Argentina with South Sudan. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:01 in Buenos Aires, it's 03:01 in Rumbek. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,360 feet between the two airports. Rumbek Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark.

The return flight from Rumbek (RBX) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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