LIM
Lima
Peru
11,983 km
7,446 miles
RBX
Rumbek
South Sudan
Distance
11,983 km
7,446 mi / 6,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

LIM RBX
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Rumbek Airport
IATA Code LIM RBX
ICAO Code SPJC HSMK
City Lima Rumbek
Country Peru South Sudan
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Juba
Elevation 113 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 6.830000, 29.670000

Lima (LIM) to Rumbek (RBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Rumbek Airport (RBX) in Rumbek, South Sudan is 11,983 kilometers (7,446 miles / 6,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Peru with South Sudan. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:55 in Lima, it's 20:55 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 1,265 feet between the two airports. Rumbek Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Rumbek (RBX) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 260° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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