ACC
Accra
Ghana
3,367 km
2,092 miles
GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
Distance
3,367 km
2,092 mi / 1,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Accra
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ACC GYI
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Gisenyi Airport
IATA Code ACC GYI
ICAO Code DGAA HRYG
City Accra Gisenyi
Country Ghana Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Kigali
Elevation 205 ft 5,082 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -1.680000, 29.260000

Accra (ACC) to Gisenyi (GYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda is 3,367 kilometers (2,092 miles / 1,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Ghana with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:01 in Accra, it's 10:01 in Gisenyi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,877 feet between the two airports. Gisenyi Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gisenyi (GYI) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 284° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Gisenyi Airport (GYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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