RBX
Rumbek
South Sudan
8,450 km
5,251 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
8,450 km
5,251 mi / 4,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Juba
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

RBX SGN
Airport Name Rumbek Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code RBX SGN
ICAO Code HSMK VVTS
City Rumbek Ho Chi Minh City
Country South Sudan Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Juba Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,378 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 6.830000, 29.670000 10.820000, 106.650000

Rumbek (RBX) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rumbek Airport (RBX) in Rumbek, South Sudan to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 8,450 kilometers (5,251 miles / 4,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:39 in Rumbek, it's 16:39 in Ho Chi Minh City. 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. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Rumbek Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Rumbek (RBX) follows a heading of 274° (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 Rumbek Airport (RBX) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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