Distance From Gisenyi Airport to Vancouver International Airport, GYI - YVR Distance

The distance from Gisenyi Airport (GYI) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is 8772 miles or 14117 kilometers or 7618 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 Vancouver ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gisenyi and Vancouver takes around 20 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gisenyi Airport, Gisenyi, Rwanda to Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver, Canada is 20 hours 10 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 - YVR

Kilometers		14117 km
Statute Miles		8772 miles
Nautical Miles		7618 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 10 minutes

Gisenyi Airport to Vancouver International Airport Flight Route Map - GYI to YVR Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Gisenyi, Rwanda and Vancouver, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GYI - YVR

Time difference between Gisenyi (Rwanda) and Vancouver (Canada) is 10 Hours.
Vancouver time is 10 Hours behind Gisenyi.

Location	Local Time
Gisenyi (Rwanda)	2025-12-15, 16:56:34 CAT
Vancouver (Canada)	2025-12-15, 06:56:34 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

Vancouver International Airport (YVR / CYVR) Vancouver, Canada