GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
5,814 km
3,612 miles
MUC
Munich
Germany
Distance
5,814 km
3,612 mi / 3,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
345°
north northwest

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GYI MUC
Airport Name Gisenyi Airport Munich International Airport
IATA Code GYI MUC
ICAO Code HRYG EDDM
City Gisenyi Munich
Country Rwanda Germany
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Berlin
Elevation 5,082 ft 1,487 ft
Coordinates -1.680000, 29.260000 48.350000, 11.790000

Gisenyi (GYI) to Munich (MUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda to Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany is 5,814 kilometers (3,612 miles / 3,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:29 in Gisenyi, it's 10:29 in Munich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,595 feet between the two airports. Munich 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 Munich (MUC) to Gisenyi (GYI) follows a heading of 158° (south southeast). 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 Munich International Airport (MUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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