Distance From Gisenyi Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, GYI - DCA Distance

The distance from Gisenyi Airport (GYI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 7165 miles or 11531 kilometers or 6222 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 Washington ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gisenyi and Washington takes around 16 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gisenyi Airport, Gisenyi, Rwanda to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States is 16 hours 28 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 - DCA

Kilometers		11531 km
Statute Miles		7165 miles
Nautical Miles		6222 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 28 minutes

Gisenyi Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flight Route Map - GYI to DCA Flight Path

Location of Gisenyi Airport & Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gisenyi to Washington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Gisenyi, Rwanda and Washington, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GYI - DCA

Time difference between Gisenyi (Rwanda) and Washington (United States) is 6 Hours.
Washington time is 6 Hours behind Gisenyi.

Location	Local Time
Gisenyi (Rwanda)	2026-07-28, 20:41:52 CAT
Washington (United States)	2026-07-28, 14:41:52 EDT

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

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA) Washington, United States