Flights to Gisenyi
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Gisenyi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Goma International Airport (GOM), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,695 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kamembe Airport (KME, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goma International Airport | GOM | 4 km (2 mi) | 9,695 ft | 5,089 ft |
| Kamembe Airport (regional) | KME | 93 km (58 mi) | 4,921 ft | 5,192 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,695 ft, GOM handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 5,089 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Gisenyi
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gisenyi to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 1,247 km (775 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Gisenyi to Nairobi | Kenya | 842 km (523 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Gisenyi to Lubumbashi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,125 km (699 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Gisenyi to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 799 km (496 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Gisenyi to Kakamega | Kenya | 650 km (404 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Gisenyi to Kampala | Uganda | 433 km (269 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Gisenyi to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 515 km (320 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Gisenyi to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 891 km (553 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Gisenyi to Mombasa | Kenya | 1,185 km (736 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Gisenyi to Lilongwe | Malawi | 1,452 km (902 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Gisenyi to Mwanza | Tanzania | 415 km (258 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Gisenyi to Bangui | Central African Republic | 1,367 km (849 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Gisenyi to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,086 km (675 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Gisenyi to Bujumbura | Burundi | 187 km (116 mi) | about 59 min |
| Gisenyi to Dodoma | Tanzania | 874 km (543 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Gisenyi to Zanzibar | Tanzania | 1,209 km (751 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Gisenyi to Kitwe | Zambia | 1,240 km (770 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Gisenyi to Ndola | Zambia | 1,253 km (779 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Gisenyi to Arusha | Tanzania | 845 km (525 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Gisenyi to Mbeya | Tanzania | 925 km (575 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Gisenyi to Nansana | Uganda | 430 km (267 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Gisenyi to Kikwit | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,217 km (756 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Gisenyi to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,575 km (979 mi) | about 2 h 46 min |
| Gisenyi to Lagos | Nigeria | 3,011 km (1,871 mi) | about 4 h 37 min |
| Gisenyi to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 8,666 km (5,385 mi) | about 11 h 52 min |
| Gisenyi to Jakarta | Indonesia | 8,615 km (5,353 mi) | about 11 h 48 min |
| Gisenyi to Lima | Peru | 11,736 km (7,292 mi) | about 15 h 48 min |
| Gisenyi to Bogotá | Colombia | 11,501 km (7,146 mi) | about 15 h 30 min |
| Gisenyi to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 3,776 km (2,346 mi) | about 5 h 35 min |
| Gisenyi to Singapore | Singapore | 8,300 km (5,157 mi) | about 11 h 23 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Gisenyi?
Goma International Airport (GOM) is the closest large airport at 4 km (2 mi). The others, KME, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is GOM from Gisenyi city centre?
4 km (2 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Gisenyi on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.