RBX
Rumbek
South Sudan
11,999 km
7,456 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
11,999 km
7,456 mi / 6,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Juba
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

RBX UIO
Airport Name Rumbek Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code RBX UIO
ICAO Code HSMK SEQM
City Rumbek Quito
Country South Sudan Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Juba America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,378 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 6.830000, 29.670000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Rumbek (RBX) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rumbek Airport (RBX) in Rumbek, South Sudan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 11,999 kilometers (7,456 miles / 6,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 South Sudan with Ecuador. 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 19:13 in Rumbek, it's 12:13 in Quito. 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 7,822 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Rumbek Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Rumbek (RBX) follows a heading of 83° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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