JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,668 km
2,279 miles
RBX
Rumbek
South Sudan
Distance
3,668 km
2,279 mi / 1,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

JNB RBX
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Rumbek Airport
IATA Code JNB RBX
ICAO Code FAOR HSMK
City Johannesburg Rumbek
Country South Africa South Sudan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Juba
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 6.830000, 29.670000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Rumbek (RBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Rumbek Airport (RBX) in Rumbek, South Sudan is 3,668 kilometers (2,279 miles / 1,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with South Sudan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:18 in Johannesburg, it's 10:18 in Rumbek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,180 feet between the two airports. Rumbek Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rumbek (RBX) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 182° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Rumbek Airport (RBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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