CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,059 km
5,629 miles
RBX
Rumbek
South Sudan
Distance
9,059 km
5,629 mi / 4,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

CAN RBX
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Rumbek Airport
IATA Code CAN RBX
ICAO Code ZGGG HSMK
City Guangzhou Rumbek
Country China South Sudan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Juba
Elevation 50 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 6.830000, 29.670000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Rumbek (RBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Rumbek Airport (RBX) in Rumbek, South Sudan is 9,059 kilometers (5,629 miles / 4,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:27 in Guangzhou, it's 22:27 in Rumbek. With a 6-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 1,328 feet between the two airports. Rumbek Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Rumbek (RBX) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 67° (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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Rumbek Airport (RBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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