Brussels (BRU) to Kigali (KGL) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Brussels (BRU) to Kigali (KGL): Brussels Airlines. The two airports are 3,953 miles (6,361 km) apart. Brussels Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Paris, Amsterdam and Bujumbura and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from BRU to KGL
- Brussels AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book BRU to KGL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Brussels Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Brussels Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Brussels Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Brussels Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Brussels Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Brussels Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Brussels Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Brussels Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Brussels Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Brussels Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Brussels Airlines
BRU to KGL with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Paris (CDG)RwandAir the whole way




- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way


- Via Bujumbura (BJM)Brussels Airlines, then RwandAir


- Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir the whole way


- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way


- Via London (LHR)British Airways and Brussels Airlines, then RwandAir



- Via Addis Ababa (ADD)Ethiopian Airlines the whole way


- Via Nairobi (NBO)Brussels Airlines, then Kenya Airways and RwandAir



- Via Douala (DLA)Brussels Airlines, then RwandAir


- Via Accra (ACC)Brussels Airlines, then RwandAir


- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way



- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates, then RwandAir


BRU to KGL: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from BRU to KGL?
Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Brussels (BRU) to Kigali (KGL).
How far is Brussels from Kigali by plane?
Brussels (BRU) and Kigali (KGL) are 3,953 miles (6,361 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book BRU to KGL award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does BRU to KGL cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for BRU to KGL with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Brussels and Kigali?
The most direct connections are through Paris (CDG), Amsterdam (AMS), Bujumbura (BJM), Cairo (CAI) and Istanbul (IST). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example RwandAir through Paris.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.