ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
3,766 km
2,340 miles
GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
Distance
3,766 km
2,340 mi / 2,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
101°
east

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ABJ GYI
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Gisenyi Airport
IATA Code ABJ GYI
ICAO Code DIAP HRYG
City Abidjan Gisenyi
Country Ivory Coast Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Kigali
Elevation 21 ft 5,082 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -1.680000, 29.260000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Gisenyi (GYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda is 3,766 kilometers (2,340 miles / 2,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:45 in Abidjan, it's 09:45 in Gisenyi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,061 feet between the two airports. Gisenyi Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gisenyi (GYI) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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