The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda is 1,244 kilometers (773 miles / 672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:33 in Dar es Salaam, it's 11:33 in Gisenyi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,900 feet between the two airports. Gisenyi Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gisenyi (GYI) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 118° (east 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 Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Gisenyi Airport (GYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.