GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
6,533 km
4,060 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
6,533 km
4,060 mi / 3,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
357°
north

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GYI RIX
Airport Name Gisenyi Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code GYI RIX
ICAO Code HRYG EVRA
City Gisenyi Riga
Country Rwanda Latvia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Riga
Elevation 5,082 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -1.680000, 29.260000 56.920000, 23.970000

Gisenyi (GYI) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 6,533 kilometers (4,060 miles / 3,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Latvia. 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 21:14 in Gisenyi, it's 21:14 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,046 feet between the two airports. Riga 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 Riga (RIX) to Gisenyi (GYI) follows a heading of 174° (south). 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 Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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