Distance From Gisenyi Airport to King Shaka International Airport, GYI - DUR Distance

The distance from Gisenyi Airport (GYI) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 1935 miles or 3113 kilometers or 1680 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 Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gisenyi and Durban takes around 4 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gisenyi Airport, Gisenyi, Rwanda to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 4 hours 26 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 - DUR

Kilometers		3113 km
Statute Miles		1935 miles
Nautical Miles		1680 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 26 minutes

Gisenyi Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - GYI to DUR Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Gisenyi, Rwanda and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GYI - DUR

Time difference between Gisenyi (Rwanda) and Durban (South Africa) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Gisenyi (Rwanda)	2026-09-11, 23:26:00 CAT
Durban (South Africa)	2026-09-11, 23:26:00 SAST

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

King Shaka International Airport (DUR / FALE) Durban, South Africa