CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,543 km
2,202 miles
GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
Distance
3,543 km
2,202 mi / 1,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
184°
south

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CAI GYI
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Gisenyi Airport
IATA Code CAI GYI
ICAO Code HECA HRYG
City Cairo Gisenyi
Country Egypt Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Kigali
Elevation 382 ft 5,082 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -1.680000, 29.260000

Cairo (CAI) to Gisenyi (GYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda is 3,543 kilometers (2,202 miles / 1,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:27 in Cairo, it's 21:27 in Gisenyi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,700 feet between the two airports. Gisenyi Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gisenyi (GYI) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 4° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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