GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
3,508 km
2,180 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,508 km
2,180 mi / 1,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
31°
north northeast

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GYI RUH
Airport Name Gisenyi Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GYI RUH
ICAO Code HRYG OERK
City Gisenyi Riyadh
Country Rwanda Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,082 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -1.680000, 29.260000 24.960000, 46.700000

Gisenyi (GYI) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,508 kilometers (2,180 miles / 1,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 08:09 in Gisenyi, it's 09:09 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,033 feet between the two airports. King Khaled 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 Riyadh (RUH) to Gisenyi (GYI) follows a heading of 215° (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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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