GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
6,038 km
3,752 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
6,038 km
3,752 mi / 3,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
354°
north

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GYI WAW
Airport Name Gisenyi Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code GYI WAW
ICAO Code HRYG EPWA
City Gisenyi Warsaw
Country Rwanda Poland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 5,082 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -1.680000, 29.260000 52.170000, 20.970000

Gisenyi (GYI) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 6,038 kilometers (3,752 miles / 3,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Poland. 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 20:02 in Gisenyi, it's 19:02 in Warsaw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,720 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Gisenyi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Gisenyi (GYI) follows a heading of 170° (south). 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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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