Flights Brussels → Kigali
BRU → KGL
How long is the flight from Brussels to Kigali?
The flight from Brussels (BRU) to Kigali (KGL) takes about 8h 22m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight operates from Brussels to Kigali, utilizing an Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The destination airport in Kigali sees approximately 1.1 million passengers annually, indicating a significant volume of air traffic for this route.
The Brussels (BRU) → Kigali (KGL) route is operated by Air Canada, Lufthansa Cargo, Brussels Airlines, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Kigali the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.
Heading to Kigali: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Brussels (BRU) to Kigali (KGL) heads south-east for about 6,362 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 22m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 min (atfm); arriving into Kigali it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 83% | 5 min | 1.3% |
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 83% | 15 min | 3.3% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 74% | 21 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating BRU-KGL
Frequently asked questions about BRU-KGL
The flight from Brussels (BRU) to Kigali (KGL) takes about 8h 22m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 4 airlines: Air Canada, Lufthansa Cargo, Brussels Airlines, United Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Kigali, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Brussels-Kigali route is about 6,362 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
