Distance From Gisenyi Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, GYI - CMB Distance

The distance from Gisenyi Airport (GYI) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 3544 miles or 5703 kilometers or 3077 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Gisenyi ( Rwanda ) to Colombo ( Sri Lanka )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gisenyi and Colombo takes around 8 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gisenyi Airport, Gisenyi, Rwanda to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8 hours 8 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • GYI - CMB

Kilometers		5703 km
Statute Miles		3544 miles
Nautical Miles		3077 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 8 minutes

Gisenyi Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flight Route Map - GYI to CMB Flight Path

Location of Gisenyi Airport & Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gisenyi to Colombo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Gisenyi, Rwanda and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GYI - CMB

Time difference between Gisenyi (Rwanda) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Colombo time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Gisenyi.

Location	Local Time
Gisenyi (Rwanda)	2026-07-28, 21:25:48 CAT
Colombo (Sri Lanka)	2026-07-29, 00:55:48 +0530

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gisenyi Airport (GYI / HRYG) Gisenyi, Rwanda

Destination

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB / VCBI) Colombo, Sri Lanka