GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
8,069 km
5,014 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
8,069 km
5,014 mi / 4,357 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

GYI KUL
Airport Name Gisenyi Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code GYI KUL
ICAO Code HRYG WMKK
City Gisenyi Kuala Lumpur
Country Rwanda Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 5,082 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -1.680000, 29.260000 2.750000, 101.710000

Gisenyi (GYI) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 8,069 kilometers (5,014 miles / 4,357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Malaysia. 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 09:44 in Gisenyi, it's 15:44 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 6-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 5,013 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Gisenyi (GYI) follows a heading of 267° (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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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