RBX
Rumbek
South Sudan
10,647 km
6,615 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
10,647 km
6,615 mi / 5,749 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Juba
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RBX YOW
Airport Name Rumbek Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code RBX YOW
ICAO Code HSMK CYOW
City Rumbek Ottawa
Country South Sudan Canada
Timezone Africa/Juba America/Toronto
Elevation 1,378 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 6.830000, 29.670000 45.320000, -75.670000

Rumbek (RBX) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rumbek Airport (RBX) in Rumbek, South Sudan to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 10,647 kilometers (6,615 miles / 5,749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:19 in Rumbek, it's 07:19 in Ottawa. 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 1,004 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Rumbek Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Rumbek (RBX) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Rumbek Airport (RBX) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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