Distance From Kigali International Airport to Brussels Airport, KGL - BRU Distance

The distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Brussels Airport (BRU) is 3953 miles or 6362 kilometers or 3433 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 Kigali ( Rwanda ) to Zaventem ( Belgium )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Zaventem takes around 9 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda to Brussels Airport, Zaventem, Belgium is 9 hours 5 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 • KGL - BRU

Kilometers		6362 km
Statute Miles		3953 miles
Nautical Miles		3433 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 5 minutes

Kigali International Airport to Brussels Airport Flight Route Map - KGL to BRU Flight Path

Location of Kigali International Airport & Brussels Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kigali to Zaventem nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kigali, Rwanda and Zaventem, Belgium. .

Nonstop flight route between Kigali, Rwanda and Zaventem, Belgium.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGL - BRU

Time difference between Kigali (Rwanda) and Zaventem (Belgium) is 1 Hours.
Zaventem time is 1 Hours behind Kigali.

Location	Local Time
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-03-19, 13:21:18 CAT
Zaventem (Belgium)	2025-03-19, 12:21:18 CET

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

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda

Destination

Brussels Airport (BRU / EBBR) Zaventem, Belgium