BWI
Baltimore
United States
10,911 km
6,780 miles
RBX
Rumbek
South Sudan
Distance
10,911 km
6,780 mi / 5,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BWI RBX
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Rumbek Airport
IATA Code BWI RBX
ICAO Code KBWI HSMK
City Baltimore Rumbek
Country United States South Sudan
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Juba
Elevation 143 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 6.830000, 29.670000

Baltimore (BWI) to Rumbek (RBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Rumbek Airport (RBX) in Rumbek, South Sudan is 10,911 kilometers (6,780 miles / 5,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 20:46 in Baltimore, it's 03:46 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 1,235 feet between the two airports. Rumbek Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Rumbek (RBX) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 311° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Rumbek Airport (RBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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