GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
8,685 km
5,397 miles
HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
Distance
8,685 km
5,397 mi / 4,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
68°
east northeast

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GYI HAN
Airport Name Gisenyi Airport Noi Bai International Airport
IATA Code GYI HAN
ICAO Code HRYG VVNB
City Gisenyi Hanoi
Country Rwanda Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5,082 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -1.680000, 29.260000 21.220000, 105.810000

Gisenyi (GYI) to Hanoi (HAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam is 8,685 kilometers (5,397 miles / 4,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:12 in Gisenyi, it's 11:12 in Hanoi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,043 feet between the two airports. Noi Bai International Airport sits lower than Gisenyi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Hanoi (HAN) to Gisenyi (GYI) follows a heading of 263° (west). 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 Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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