FCO
Rome
Italy
5,129 km
3,187 miles
GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
Distance
5,129 km
3,187 mi / 2,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

FCO GYI
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Gisenyi Airport
IATA Code FCO GYI
ICAO Code LIRF HRYG
City Rome Gisenyi
Country Italy Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Kigali
Elevation 15 ft 5,082 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -1.680000, 29.260000

Rome (FCO) to Gisenyi (GYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda is 5,129 kilometers (3,187 miles / 2,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 Italy 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 07:34 in Rome, it's 08:34 in Gisenyi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,067 feet between the two airports. Gisenyi Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gisenyi (GYI) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 342° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Gisenyi Airport (GYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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