GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
3,972 km
2,468 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
3,972 km
2,468 mi / 2,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
29°
north northeast

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GYI KWI
Airport Name Gisenyi Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GYI KWI
ICAO Code HRYG OKKK
City Gisenyi Kuwait City
Country Rwanda Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 5,082 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -1.680000, 29.260000 29.230000, 47.980000

Gisenyi (GYI) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 3,972 kilometers (2,468 miles / 2,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Kuwait. 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 09:22 in Gisenyi, it's 10:22 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,876 feet between the two airports. Kuwait 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 Kuwait City (KWI) to Gisenyi (GYI) follows a heading of 213° (south southwest). 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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