GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
2,721 km
1,691 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
2,721 km
1,691 mi / 1,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
182°
south

Airport Comparison

GYI JNB
Airport Name Gisenyi Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GYI JNB
ICAO Code HRYG FAOR
City Gisenyi Johannesburg
Country Rwanda South Africa
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,082 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -1.680000, 29.260000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Gisenyi (GYI) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 2,721 kilometers (1,691 miles / 1,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:11 in Gisenyi, it's 12:11 in Johannesburg.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Gisenyi (GYI) follows a heading of 2° (north). 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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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