GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
5,430 km
3,374 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
5,430 km
3,374 mi / 2,932 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
348°
north northwest

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GYI ZAG
Airport Name Gisenyi Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code GYI ZAG
ICAO Code HRYG LDZA
City Gisenyi Zagreb
Country Rwanda Croatia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 5,082 ft 353 ft
Coordinates -1.680000, 29.260000 45.740000, 16.070000

Gisenyi (GYI) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 5,430 kilometers (3,374 miles / 2,932 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 Croatia. 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 03:32 in Gisenyi, it's 02:32 in Zagreb.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,729 feet between the two airports. Zagreb Airport sits lower than Gisenyi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zagreb (ZAG) to Gisenyi (GYI) follows a heading of 162° (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 Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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