BRU to KGL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 6,362 km (3,953 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 25m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (KGL to BRU).
How far is it from Zaventem to Kigali?
The great-circle distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 6,362 km (3,953 mi, 3,435 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from BRU to KGL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KGL is roughly southeast of BRU.
How is the BRU to KGL route written in code?
The pair is written BRU-KGL in IATA codes and EBBR-HRYR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Brussels Airport is BRU (EBBR), Kigali International Airport is KGL (HRYR).
| BRU | KGL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Brussels Airport | Kigali International Airport |
| ICAO code | EBBR | HRYR |
| Country | Belgium | Rwanda |
| Elevation | 175 ft | 4,859 ft |
| Rank by connections | #29 | #378 |
EBBR starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; HRYR starts with H, the prefix for northeast Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KGL sits 4,684 ft (1,428 m) higher than BRU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BRU to KGL
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN | Brussels Airlines | DAT | Bee-Line | Active |
| WB | Rwandair Express | RWD | Rwandair | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AC, LH, UA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Zaventem from Kigali?
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) are 6,362 km (3,953 mi, 3,435 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BRU to KGL?
A typical nonstop flight between BRU and KGL takes about 8h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KGL from BRU?
Kigali International Airport (KGL) lies roughly southeast of Brussels Airport (BRU).
Which airlines fly BRU to KGL?
2 airlines appear on the BRU-KGL route in the open dataset, including Brussels Airlines, Rwandair Express.
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