Brussels (BRU) to Kigali (KGL) flights

An economy award from Brussels (BRU) to Kigali (KGL) starts at 30,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Brussels Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $72.10. ANA Mileage Club and Avianca LifeMiles charge the same. 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.
How many miles BRU to KGL costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Brussels Airlines | 30,000 | $72.10β78 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Brussels Airlines | 30,000 | $104.10β1,080 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Brussels Airlines | 30,000 | $69.10β75 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Brussels Airlines | 34,000 | $104.10β1,080 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Brussels Airlines | 40,000 | $98.90β994.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Brussels Airlines | 40,000 | $54.10β1,150 |
| Etihad GuestOn Brussels Airlines | 45,000 | $44.10β50 |
| United MileagePlusOn Brussels Airlines | 50,000 | $44.10β50 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Brussels Airlines | 55,000 | $104.10β1,080 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines 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
How many miles does BRU to KGL cost?
In economy it starts at 30,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Brussels Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $72.10. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (30,000), Avianca LifeMiles (30,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (34,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
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.
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.






