BOS
Boston
United States
10,363 km
6,440 miles
RBX
Rumbek
South Sudan
Distance
10,363 km
6,440 mi / 5,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
78°
east northeast

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BOS RBX
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Rumbek Airport
IATA Code BOS RBX
ICAO Code KBOS HSMK
City Boston Rumbek
Country United States South Sudan
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Juba
Elevation 19 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 6.830000, 29.670000

Boston (BOS) to Rumbek (RBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Rumbek Airport (RBX) in Rumbek, South Sudan is 10,363 kilometers (6,440 miles / 5,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 United States with South Sudan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:25 in Boston, it's 01:25 in Rumbek. With a 7-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 1,359 feet between the two airports. Rumbek Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Rumbek (RBX) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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