BRU
Brussels
Belgium
6,362 km
3,953 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,362 km
3,953 mi / 3,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
149°
south southeast

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BRU KGL
Airport Name Brussels Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BRU KGL
ICAO Code EBBR HRYR
City Brussels Kigali
Country Belgium Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Kigali
Elevation 184 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Brussels (BRU) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,362 kilometers (3,953 miles / 3,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 12:01 in Brussels, it's 13:01 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,675 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) 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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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