Bangui to Juba flights
Juba lies 1,445 km (898 mi) east of Bangui, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 36 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Bangui | Juba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Central African Republic | South Sudan |
| Population | 812,407 | 450,000 |
| Elevation | 351 m (1,152 ft) | 518 m (1,699 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Bangui) | UTC+2 (Africa/Juba) |
| Nearest large airport | BGF, 6 km out | JUB, 3 km out |
Clocks in Juba are 1 h ahead of Bangui right now, so a 2 h 36 min journey lands 3 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Juba
Crossing from Central African Republic into South Sudan: money changes from the Franc to the Pound (SSP); the dialling code becomes +211; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bangui
Bangui is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Juba
Juba is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Juba International Airport (JUB), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juba International Airport | JUB | 3 km (2 mi) | 10,171 ft | 1,513 ft |
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Staying in Juba
Our booking partner lists 15 places to stay in Juba. Of the 11 with a star rating, the largest group is 5-star (4), and 4 are five-star. Guests have left 590 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Juba from Bangui?
1,445 km (898 mi) in a straight line, east of Bangui.
How long does it take to get from Bangui to Juba by air?
About 2 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bangui and Juba?
Juba is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Juba against Africa/Bangui).
Which airports are used for Bangui to Juba flights?
Typically Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) to Juba International Airport (JUB).
What currency do I need in Juba?
The Pound (SSP).
Where can I stay in Juba?
Our booking partner lists 15 places to stay in Juba, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.