AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,427 km
3,993 miles
GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
Distance
6,427 km
3,993 mi / 3,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
151°
south southeast

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AMS GYI
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Gisenyi Airport
IATA Code AMS GYI
ICAO Code EHAM HRYG
City Amsterdam Gisenyi
Country Netherlands Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Kigali
Elevation -11 ft 5,082 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -1.680000, 29.260000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Gisenyi (GYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda is 6,427 kilometers (3,993 miles / 3,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 Netherlands with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:28 in Amsterdam, it's 07:28 in Gisenyi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,093 feet between the two airports. Gisenyi Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gisenyi (GYI) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Gisenyi Airport (GYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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