GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
3,723 km
2,314 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
3,723 km
2,314 mi / 2,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
126°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

GYI MRU
Airport Name Gisenyi Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code GYI MRU
ICAO Code HRYG FIMP
City Gisenyi Port Louis
Country Rwanda Mauritius
Timezone Africa/Kigali Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 5,082 ft 186 ft
Coordinates -1.680000, 29.260000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Gisenyi (GYI) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 3,723 kilometers (2,314 miles / 2,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 Mauritius. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:32 in Gisenyi, it's 14:32 in Port Louis.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,896 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam 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 Port Louis (MRU) to Gisenyi (GYI) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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