Distance From Gisenyi Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, GYI - SJC Distance

The distance from Gisenyi Airport (GYI) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 9366 miles or 15072 kilometers or 8133 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 San Jose ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gisenyi and San Jose takes around 21 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gisenyi Airport, Gisenyi, Rwanda to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose, United States is 21 hours 31 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 - SJC

Kilometers		15072 km
Statute Miles		9366 miles
Nautical Miles		8133 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 31 minutes

Gisenyi Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport Flight Route Map - GYI to SJC Flight Path

Location of Gisenyi Airport & Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Gisenyi, Rwanda and San Jose, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GYI - SJC

Time difference between Gisenyi (Rwanda) and San Jose (United States) is 10 Hours.
San Jose time is 10 Hours behind Gisenyi.

Location	Local Time
Gisenyi (Rwanda)	2025-12-15, 13:20:11 CAT
San Jose (United States)	2025-12-15, 03:20:11 PST

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

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC / KSJC) San Jose, United States