GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
5,671 km
3,524 miles
VIE
Vienna
Austria
Distance
5,671 km
3,524 mi / 3,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
349°
north

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GYI VIE
Airport Name Gisenyi Airport Vienna International Airport
IATA Code GYI VIE
ICAO Code HRYG LOWW
City Gisenyi Vienna
Country Rwanda Austria
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Vienna
Elevation 5,082 ft 600 ft
Coordinates -1.680000, 29.260000 48.110000, 16.570000

Gisenyi (GYI) to Vienna (VIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda to Vienna International Airport (VIE) in Vienna, Austria is 5,671 kilometers (3,524 miles / 3,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 Austria. 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 13:26 in Gisenyi, it's 12:26 in Vienna.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,482 feet between the two airports. Vienna 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 Vienna (VIE) to Gisenyi (GYI) follows a heading of 164° (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 Vienna International Airport (VIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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