Distance from Rumbek to Colombo

The distance between Rumbek, South Sudan and Colombo, Sri Lanka is 5,542 kilometers (3,444 miles).

Rumbek, Lakes, South Sudan

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

From Rumbek to Colombo, the straight-line distance is 5,542 kilometers, heading east. Rumbek is situated at an altitude of 428 meters above sea level, while Colombo is at only 7 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 8-10 hours
Jet fighter 6-8 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Rumbek, South Sudan

Local time:

Time Zone: Africa/Juba

Coordinates: 6.8062° N 29.6774° E

Elevation: 428 m (1,404 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Rumbek Airport (RBX)
  • Wau Airport (WUU)
  • Juba Airport (JUB)
  • Heglig Airport (HGI)
  • Malakal Airport (MAK)
Colombo, Sri Lanka

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Colombo

Coordinates: 6.9355° N 79.8487° E

Elevation: 7 m (23 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Ratmalana Airport (RML)
  • Bandaranayake International Air Port (CMB)
  • Gregory Lake Seaplane Base (NUA)
  • Koggala Airport (KCT)
  • Sigiriya Air Force Base (GIU)

Other distances from Rumbek

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Rumbek to Juba 302 km
From Rumbek to Yei 320 km
From Rumbek to Malakal 372 km
From Rumbek to Winejok 337 km
From Rumbek to Wau 211 km

Other distances from Colombo

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Colombo to Jaffna 303 km
From Colombo to Galle 106 km
From Colombo to Batticaloa 221 km
From Colombo to Pita Kotte 8 km
From Colombo to Matara 133 km

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