KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
980 km
609 miles
RBX
Rumbek
South Sudan
Distance
980 km
609 mi / 529 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL RBX
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Rumbek Airport
IATA Code KGL RBX
ICAO Code HRYR HSMK
City Kigali Rumbek
Country Rwanda South Sudan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Juba
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 6.830000, 29.670000

Kigali (KGL) to Rumbek (RBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Rumbek Airport (RBX) in Rumbek, South Sudan is 980 kilometers (609 miles / 529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:53 in Kigali, it's 08:53 in Rumbek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,481 feet between the two airports. Rumbek Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Rumbek (RBX) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 177° (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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Rumbek Airport (RBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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