JFK
New York
United States
10,632 km
6,606 miles
RBX
Rumbek
South Sudan
Distance
10,632 km
6,606 mi / 5,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JFK RBX
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Rumbek Airport
IATA Code JFK RBX
ICAO Code KJFK HSMK
City New York Rumbek
Country United States South Sudan
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Juba
Elevation 13 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 6.830000, 29.670000

New York (JFK) to Rumbek (RBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Rumbek Airport (RBX) in Rumbek, South Sudan is 10,632 kilometers (6,606 miles / 5,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 04:09 in New York, it's 11:09 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 1,365 feet between the two airports. Rumbek Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Rumbek (RBX) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 312° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Rumbek Airport (RBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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