GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
8,667 km
5,386 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
8,667 km
5,386 mi / 4,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
79°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GYI SGN
Airport Name Gisenyi Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code GYI SGN
ICAO Code HRYG VVTS
City Gisenyi Ho Chi Minh City
Country Rwanda Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5,082 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -1.680000, 29.260000 10.820000, 106.650000

Gisenyi (GYI) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 8,667 kilometers (5,386 miles / 4,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:50 in Gisenyi, it's 22:50 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,049 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Gisenyi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Gisenyi (GYI) follows a heading of 266° (west). 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 Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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