Distance From Gisenyi Airport to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport, GYI - GRU Distance

The distance from Gisenyi Airport (GYI) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is 5268 miles or 8478 kilometers or 4575 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 São Paulo ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gisenyi and São Paulo takes around 12 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gisenyi Airport, Gisenyi, Rwanda to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport, São Paulo, Brazil is 12 hours 6 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 - GRU

Kilometers		8478 km
Statute Miles		5268 miles
Nautical Miles		4575 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 6 minutes

Gisenyi Airport to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport Flight Route Map - GYI to GRU Flight Path

Location of Gisenyi Airport & Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gisenyi to São Paulo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Gisenyi, Rwanda and São Paulo, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GYI - GRU

Time difference between Gisenyi (Rwanda) and São Paulo (Brazil) is 5 Hours.
São Paulo time is 5 Hours behind Gisenyi.

Location	Local Time
Gisenyi (Rwanda)	2026-04-29, 19:16:16 CAT
São Paulo (Brazil)	2026-04-29, 14:16:16 -03

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

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU / SBGR) São Paulo, Brazil