HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
9,131 km
5,674 miles
RBX
Rumbek
South Sudan
Distance
9,131 km
5,674 mi / 4,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

HKG RBX
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Rumbek Airport
IATA Code HKG RBX
ICAO Code VHHH HSMK
City Hong Kong Rumbek
Country Hong Kong South Sudan
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Juba
Elevation 28 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 6.830000, 29.670000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Rumbek (RBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Rumbek Airport (RBX) in Rumbek, South Sudan is 9,131 kilometers (5,674 miles / 4,930 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 Hong Kong 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 17:35 in Hong Kong, it's 11:35 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 1,350 feet between the two airports. Rumbek Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport.

The return flight from Rumbek (RBX) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 68° (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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Rumbek Airport (RBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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