GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
17,697 km
10,996 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
17,697 km
10,996 mi / 9,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
19°
north northeast

Ready to fly GYI to HNL?

Compare flight prices across hundreds of airlines and booking sites.

Find flights from GYI to HNL

Some links on this page are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Airport Comparison

GYI HNL
Airport Name Gisenyi Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code GYI HNL
ICAO Code HRYG PHNL
City Gisenyi Honolulu
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 5,082 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -1.680000, 29.260000 21.320000, -157.920000

Gisenyi (GYI) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 17,697 kilometers (10,996 miles / 9,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:45 in Gisenyi, it's 10:45 in Honolulu. With a 12-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 5,069 feet between the two airports. Daniel K Inouye 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 Honolulu (HNL) to Gisenyi (GYI) follows a heading of 339° (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 Gisenyi Airport (GYI) and Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Cheapest months to fly GYI → HNL

Live ticket prices for the next 12 months. Click any month to see deals.

Flight schedule GYI → HNL

Upcoming departures, airlines, and flight numbers for this route.

Flight GYI → HNL delayed or cancelled?

You may be entitled to up to €600 compensation under EU 261 / UK 261. Check eligibility in 2 minutes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.