GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
6,904 km
4,290 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
6,904 km
4,290 mi / 3,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
358°
north

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GYI HEL
Airport Name Gisenyi Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GYI HEL
ICAO Code HRYG EFHK
City Gisenyi Helsinki
Country Rwanda Finland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 5,082 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -1.680000, 29.260000 60.320000, 24.960000

Gisenyi (GYI) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 6,904 kilometers (4,290 miles / 3,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Finland. 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 12:50 in Gisenyi, it's 12:50 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,903 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Gisenyi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Gisenyi (GYI) follows a heading of 175° (south). 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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