GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
12,012 km
7,464 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
12,012 km
7,464 mi / 6,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
53°
northeast

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GYI NRT
Airport Name Gisenyi Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code GYI NRT
ICAO Code HRYG RJAA
City Gisenyi Tokyo
Country Rwanda Japan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5,082 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -1.680000, 29.260000 35.760000, 140.390000

Gisenyi (GYI) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 12,012 kilometers (7,464 miles / 6,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Japan. 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 01:34 in Gisenyi, it's 08:34 in Tokyo. With a 7-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 4,941 feet between the two airports. Narita 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 Tokyo (NRT) to Gisenyi (GYI) follows a heading of 281° (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 Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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