KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,291 km
3,909 miles
RBX
Rumbek
South Sudan
Distance
6,291 km
3,909 mi / 3,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM RBX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Rumbek Airport
IATA Code KTM RBX
ICAO Code VNKT HSMK
City Kathmandu Rumbek
Country Nepal South Sudan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Juba
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 6.830000, 29.670000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Rumbek (RBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Rumbek Airport (RBX) in Rumbek, South Sudan is 6,291 kilometers (3,909 miles / 3,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 Nepal 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 10:18 in Kathmandu, it's 06:33 in Rumbek. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,012 feet between the two airports. Rumbek Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Rumbek (RBX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 61° (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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Rumbek Airport (RBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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