GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,577 km
5,329 miles
RBX
Rumbek
South Sudan
Distance
8,577 km
5,329 mi / 4,631 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG RBX
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Rumbek Airport
IATA Code GIG RBX
ICAO Code SBGL HSMK
City Rio De Janeiro Rumbek
Country Brazil South Sudan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Juba
Elevation 28 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 6.830000, 29.670000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Rumbek (RBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Rumbek Airport (RBX) in Rumbek, South Sudan is 8,577 kilometers (5,329 miles / 4,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil 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 05:19 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:19 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 1,350 feet between the two airports. Rumbek Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Rumbek (RBX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 245° (west 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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Rumbek Airport (RBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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