GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
6,404 km
3,979 miles
HAM
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
6,404 km
3,979 mi / 3,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
347°
north northwest

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GYI HAM
Airport Name Gisenyi Airport Hamburg Airport
IATA Code GYI HAM
ICAO Code HRYG EDDH
City Gisenyi Hamburg
Country Rwanda Germany
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Berlin
Elevation 5,082 ft 53 ft
Coordinates -1.680000, 29.260000 53.630000, 9.990000

Gisenyi (GYI) to Hamburg (HAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 6,404 kilometers (3,979 miles / 3,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:23 in Gisenyi, it's 08:23 in Hamburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,029 feet between the two airports. Hamburg Airport sits lower than Gisenyi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Hamburg (HAM) to Gisenyi (GYI) follows a heading of 157° (south 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 Gisenyi Airport (GYI) and Hamburg Airport (HAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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