Distance From Gisenyi Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, GYI - MSY Distance

The distance from Gisenyi Airport (GYI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 8027 miles or 12918 kilometers or 6971 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 New Orleans ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gisenyi and New Orleans takes around 18 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gisenyi Airport, Gisenyi, Rwanda to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans, United States is 18 hours 27 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 - MSY

Kilometers		12918 km
Statute Miles		8027 miles
Nautical Miles		6971 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 27 minutes

Gisenyi Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Flight Route Map - GYI to MSY Flight Path

Location of Gisenyi Airport & Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Gisenyi, Rwanda and New Orleans, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GYI - MSY

Time difference between Gisenyi (Rwanda) and New Orleans (United States) is 7 Hours.
New Orleans time is 7 Hours behind Gisenyi.

Location	Local Time
Gisenyi (Rwanda)	2024-12-22, 17:24:50 CAT
New Orleans (United States)	2024-12-22, 10:24:50 EST

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

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY / KMSY) New Orleans, United States