AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,147 km
9,412 miles
RBX
Rumbek
South Sudan
Distance
15,147 km
9,412 mi / 8,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL RBX
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Rumbek Airport
IATA Code AKL RBX
ICAO Code NZAA HSMK
City Auckland Rumbek
Country New Zealand South Sudan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Juba
Elevation 23 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 6.830000, 29.670000

Auckland (AKL) to Rumbek (RBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Rumbek Airport (RBX) in Rumbek, South Sudan is 15,147 kilometers (9,412 miles / 8,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 New Zealand with South Sudan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:39 in Auckland, it's 23:39 in Rumbek. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,355 feet between the two airports. Rumbek Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Rumbek (RBX) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 139° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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