KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
3,144 km
1,954 miles
RBX
Rumbek
South Sudan
Distance
3,144 km
1,954 mi / 1,698 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI RBX
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Rumbek Airport
IATA Code KWI RBX
ICAO Code OKKK HSMK
City Kuwait City Rumbek
Country Kuwait South Sudan
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Juba
Elevation 206 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 6.830000, 29.670000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Rumbek (RBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Rumbek Airport (RBX) in Rumbek, South Sudan is 3,144 kilometers (1,954 miles / 1,698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait 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 08:21 in Kuwait City, it's 07:21 in Rumbek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,172 feet between the two airports. Rumbek Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Rumbek (RBX) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 35° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Rumbek Airport (RBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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