ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
6,891 km
4,282 miles
GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
Distance
6,891 km
4,282 mi / 3,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
167°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ARN GYI
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Gisenyi Airport
IATA Code ARN GYI
ICAO Code ESSA HRYG
City Stockholm Gisenyi
Country Sweden Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Kigali
Elevation 137 ft 5,082 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -1.680000, 29.260000

Stockholm (ARN) to Gisenyi (GYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda is 6,891 kilometers (4,282 miles / 3,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 Sweden with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:38 in Stockholm, it's 09:38 in Gisenyi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,945 feet between the two airports. Gisenyi Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gisenyi (GYI) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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