GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
5,933 km
3,687 miles
PRG
Prague
Czech Republic
Distance
5,933 km
3,687 mi / 3,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
348°
north northwest

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GYI PRG
Airport Name Gisenyi Airport Václav Havel Airport
IATA Code GYI PRG
ICAO Code HRYG LKPR
City Gisenyi Prague
Country Rwanda Czech Republic
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Prague
Elevation 5,082 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates -1.680000, 29.260000 50.100000, 14.260000

Gisenyi (GYI) to Prague (PRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda to Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic is 5,933 kilometers (3,687 miles / 3,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:43 in Gisenyi, it's 22:43 in Prague.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,835 feet between the two airports. Václav Havel Airport sits lower than Gisenyi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Prague (PRG) to Gisenyi (GYI) follows a heading of 161° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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