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GYI to KKC: distance & flight time
Gisenyi (Gisenyi Airport) → Khon Kaen (Khon Kaen Airport)
5,163 mi
8,308 km · 4,486 nm
10h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
5,163 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 35m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GYI — Gisenyi Airport · Gisenyi, Rwanda
- KKC — Khon Kaen Airport · Khon Kaen, Thailand
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GYI
- GOM · Goma International Airport1 mi away
- BKY · Bukavu Kavumu Airport54 mi away
- KME · Kamembe Airport59 mi away
- KGL · Kigali International Airport64 mi away
Near KKC
- UTH · Udon Thani Airport64 mi away
- ROI · Roi Et Airport70 mi away
- BFV · Buri Ram Airport91 mi away
- LOE · Loei Airport97 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GYI from KKC?
The flight distance from Gisenyi (GYI) to Khon Kaen (KKC) is 5,163 miles (8,308 km, 4,486 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GYI to KKC?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 35m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from GYI to KKC?
Nonstop service on GYI–KKC depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 10h 35m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Gisenyi and Khon Kaen?
Khon Kaen is 5 hours ahead of Gisenyi.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GYI to KKC?
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