GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
11,963 km
7,433 miles
HND
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
11,963 km
7,433 mi / 6,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
53°
northeast

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GYI HND
Airport Name Gisenyi Airport Tokyo International Airport
IATA Code GYI HND
ICAO Code HRYG RJTT
City Gisenyi Tokyo
Country Rwanda Japan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5,082 ft 35 ft
Coordinates -1.680000, 29.260000 35.550000, 139.780000

Gisenyi (GYI) to Tokyo (HND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda to Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan is 11,963 kilometers (7,433 miles / 6,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Japan. 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 04:06 in Gisenyi, it's 11:06 in Tokyo. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,047 feet between the two airports. Tokyo 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 Tokyo (HND) to Gisenyi (GYI) follows a heading of 281° (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 Tokyo International Airport (HND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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