BRU
Brussels
Belgium
6,300 km
3,915 miles
GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
Distance
6,300 km
3,915 mi / 3,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
150°
south southeast

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BRU GYI
Airport Name Brussels Airport Gisenyi Airport
IATA Code BRU GYI
ICAO Code EBBR HRYG
City Brussels Gisenyi
Country Belgium Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Kigali
Elevation 184 ft 5,082 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -1.680000, 29.260000

Brussels (BRU) to Gisenyi (GYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda is 6,300 kilometers (3,915 miles / 3,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 Belgium 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 07:02 in Brussels, it's 08:02 in Gisenyi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,898 feet between the two airports. Gisenyi Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gisenyi (GYI) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 342° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Gisenyi Airport (GYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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