LAX
Los Angeles
United States
14,373 km
8,931 miles
RBX
Rumbek
South Sudan
Distance
14,373 km
8,931 mi / 7,761 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
43°
northeast

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LAX RBX
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Rumbek Airport
IATA Code LAX RBX
ICAO Code KLAX HSMK
City Los Angeles Rumbek
Country United States South Sudan
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Juba
Elevation 128 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 6.830000, 29.670000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Rumbek (RBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Rumbek Airport (RBX) in Rumbek, South Sudan is 14,373 kilometers (8,931 miles / 7,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 21:45 in Los Angeles, it's 07:45 in Rumbek. With a 10-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 1,250 feet between the two airports. Rumbek Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Rumbek (RBX) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 325° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Rumbek Airport (RBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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