CDG
Paris
France
6,193 km
3,848 miles
GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
Distance
6,193 km
3,848 mi / 3,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CDG GYI
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Gisenyi Airport
IATA Code CDG GYI
ICAO Code LFPG HRYG
City Paris Gisenyi
Country France Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Kigali
Elevation 392 ft 5,082 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 -1.680000, 29.260000

Paris (CDG) to Gisenyi (GYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda is 6,193 kilometers (3,848 miles / 3,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 France 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 16:24 in Paris, it's 17:24 in Gisenyi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,690 feet between the two airports. Gisenyi Airport sits higher than Charles de Gaulle International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gisenyi (GYI) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 339° (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 Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Gisenyi Airport (GYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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