GYI
Gisenyi
Rwanda
8,315 km
5,167 miles
SIN
Singapore
Singapore
Distance
8,315 km
5,167 mi / 4,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
88°
east

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GYI SIN
Airport Name Gisenyi Airport Singapore Changi International Airport
IATA Code GYI SIN
ICAO Code HRYG WSSS
City Gisenyi Singapore
Country Rwanda Singapore
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Singapore
Elevation 5,082 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -1.680000, 29.260000 1.350000, 103.990000

Gisenyi (GYI) to Singapore (SIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisenyi Airport (GYI) in Gisenyi, Rwanda to Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) in Singapore, Singapore is 8,315 kilometers (5,167 miles / 4,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Singapore. 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 13:04 in Gisenyi, it's 19:04 in Singapore. With a 6-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 5,060 feet between the two airports. Singapore Changi 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 Singapore (SIN) to Gisenyi (GYI) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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