Zaventem to Kigali (BRU–KGL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,953 mi airlines charter/private 15/wk
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Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 6m ago
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LX4523
LX Swiss
333
10:20 AM
CEST
6:50 PM
CAT
8h 30m
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LH5539cs
LH Lufthansa
333
10:20 AM
CEST
6:50 PM
CAT
8h 30m
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LX4571
LX Swiss
333
10:20 AM
CEST
6:50 PM
CAT
8h 30m
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SN465+4
SN Brussels Airlines
333
10:20 AM
CEST
6:50 PM
CAT
8h 30m
39%
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LH5556cs
LH Lufthansa
333
10:20 AM
CEST
6:50 PM
CAT
8h 30m
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SN491+1
SN Brussels Airlines
333
10:20 AM
CEST
6:50 PM
CAT
8h 30m
39%
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SN467
SN Brussels Airlines
333
10:20 AM
CEST
6:50 PM
CAT
8h 30m
39%
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OS8179
OS Austrian
333
10:20 AM
CEST
6:50 PM
CAT
8h 30m
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WB700
WB RwandAir
332
9:00 AM
CAT
6:00 PM
CEST
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AMS Amsterdam 10h 20m 6EAMGA → DLKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Kigali flights
CAI Cairo 10h 25m MSSNTP → EYMSWB Cairo (CAI) to Kigali flights
LHR London 11h 5m B6BACX → WB London (LHR) to Kigali flights
ADD Addis Ababa 12h 25m ET → ETEYMS Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali flights
IST Istanbul 13h 15m 6EFIGF → TKWB Istanbul (IST) to Kigali flights
DOH Doha 13h 27m JLMHQR → ATBAIB Doha (DOH) to Kigali flights
NBO Nairobi 13h 36m AZLXOS → KLKQQR Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali flights
DXB Dubai 14h 30m EKFI → WB Dubai (DXB) to Kigali flights
BJM Bujumbura 25h 17m LXSN → KQWB Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigali flights
ACC Accra 32h 37m LXSN → WB Accra (ACC) to Kigali flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Zaventem to Kigali
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3,953 mi 8h 30m nonstop

BRU–KGL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Brussels Airlines and Austrian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 3,953 miles in approximately 8h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BRU–KGL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SN Brussels Airlines Also: LH, LX 6 333 8h30 – Star Alliance LH, LX
OS Austrian Airlines 1 333 8h30 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – LH, LX, OS, SN
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: OS + SN (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BRU to KGL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to KGL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
AMS ~10h 20m CAI ~10h 25m LHR ~11h 5m ADD ~12h 25m IST ~13h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
689
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kigali from Zaventem

Nearby airports with service to Kigali International Airport.
Metric BRU→KGL AMS→KGL
Distance from BRU – 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 15 10
Flight time 8h 30m 8h 40m
Amsterdam (AMS) to Kigali flights
Airports within 200 miles of BRU with service to Kigali International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kigali is 0 hours the same as Zaventem.
BRU: CEST · KGL: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 6:00 PM in Kigali.
Distance & Flight Time
3,953 mi / 6,362 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 30m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Belgian passport holders can get a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport for USD 50, valid for 30 days. An eVisa can also be applied for in advance at irembo.gov.rw. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to BRU

The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.

Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.

Facts

BRU–KGL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Kigali route.
Route details
Distance3,953 mi / 6,362 km
Flight time8h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BRU
Full nameBrussels Airport
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: KGL
Full nameKigali International Airport
IATA / ICAOKGL / HRYR
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation4,859 ft / 1,481 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to KGL flights.
Nonstop flights from Brussels Airport to Kigali International Airport take about 8h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 3,953 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from BRU to KGL: Brussels Airlines and Austrian Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, Cairo and London Heathrow.
Yes, return flights from KGL to BRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AMS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BRU to KGL

Brussels Airport (BRU) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) are connected by nonstop service from Brussels Airlines and Austrian Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BRU to KGL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRU to KGL is about 8 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,953 miles (6,362 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Cairo and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Amsterdam (AMS).