BRU
Brussels
Belgium
6,414 km
3,986 miles
BTQ
Butare
Rwanda
Distance
6,414 km
3,986 mi / 3,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
150°
south southeast

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BRU BTQ
Airport Name Brussels Airport Butare Airport
IATA Code BRU BTQ
ICAO Code EBBR HRYI
City Brussels Butare
Country Belgium Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Kigali
Elevation 184 ft 5,801 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -2.600000, 29.740000

Brussels (BRU) to Butare (BTQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Butare Airport (BTQ) in Butare, Rwanda is 6,414 kilometers (3,986 miles / 3,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Belgium with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:28 in Brussels, it's 02:28 in Butare.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,617 feet between the two airports. Butare Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butare (BTQ) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 341° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Brussels Airport (BRU) and Butare Airport (BTQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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