ALG
Algiers
Algeria
5,044 km
3,134 miles
GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
Distance
5,044 km
3,134 mi / 2,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ALG GYI
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Gisenyi Airport
IATA Code ALG GYI
ICAO Code DAAG HRYG
City Algiers Gisenyi
Country Algeria Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Kigali
Elevation 82 ft 5,082 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -1.680000, 29.260000

Algiers (ALG) to Gisenyi (GYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda is 5,044 kilometers (3,134 miles / 2,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 Algeria with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:21 in Algiers, it's 12:21 in Gisenyi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,000 feet between the two airports. Gisenyi Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gisenyi (GYI) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Gisenyi Airport (GYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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