Distance From Arawa Airport to Banjul International Airport, RAW - BJL Distance

The distance from Arawa Airport (RAW) to Banjul International Airport (BJL) is 11714 miles or 18852 kilometers or 10173 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 Arawa ( Papua New Guinea ) to Banjul ( Gambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arawa and Banjul takes around 26 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Arawa Airport, Arawa, Papua New Guinea to Banjul International Airport, Banjul, Gambia is 26 hours 55 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 • RAW - BJL

Kilometers		18852 km
Statute Miles		11714 miles
Nautical Miles		10173 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		26 hours 55 minutes

Arawa Airport to Banjul International Airport Flight Route Map - RAW to BJL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Arawa, Papua New Guinea and Banjul, Gambia. .

Nonstop flight route between Arawa, Papua New Guinea and Banjul, Gambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RAW - BJL

Time difference between Arawa (Papua New Guinea) and Banjul (Gambia) is 11 Hours.
Banjul time is 11 Hours behind Arawa.

Location	Local Time
Arawa (Papua New Guinea)	2026-05-01, 17:17:36 +11
Banjul (Gambia)	2026-05-01, 06:17:36 GMT

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

Arawa Airport (RAW / ) Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Banjul International Airport (BJL / GBYD) Banjul, Gambia