RBX
Rumbek
South Sudan
7,351 km
4,568 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
7,351 km
4,568 mi / 3,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Juba
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

RBX REC
Airport Name Rumbek Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code RBX REC
ICAO Code HSMK SBRF
City Rumbek Recife
Country South Sudan Brazil
Timezone Africa/Juba America/Recife
Elevation 1,378 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 6.830000, 29.670000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Rumbek (RBX) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rumbek Airport (RBX) in Rumbek, South Sudan to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 7,351 kilometers (4,568 miles / 3,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:54 in Rumbek, it's 06:54 in Recife. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,345 feet between the two airports. Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits lower than Rumbek Airport.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Rumbek (RBX) follows a heading of 79° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rumbek Airport (RBX) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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