AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
9,689 km
6,021 miles
GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
Distance
9,689 km
6,021 mi / 5,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
90°
east

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AEP GYI
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Gisenyi Airport
IATA Code AEP GYI
ICAO Code SABE HRYG
City Buenos Aires Gisenyi
Country Argentina Rwanda
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Africa/Kigali
Elevation 18 ft 5,082 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 -1.680000, 29.260000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Gisenyi (GYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda is 9,689 kilometers (6,021 miles / 5,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Argentina with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:01 in Buenos Aires, it's 10:01 in Gisenyi. 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 5,064 feet between the two airports. Gisenyi Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gisenyi (GYI) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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