Distance From Banjul International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, BJL - RUH Distance

The distance from Banjul International Airport (BJL) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 4178 miles or 6723 kilometers or 3628 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 Banjul ( Gambia ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Banjul and Riyadh takes around 9 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Banjul International Airport, Banjul, Gambia to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 9 hours 36 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 • BJL - RUH

Kilometers		6723 km
Statute Miles		4178 miles
Nautical Miles		3628 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 36 minutes

Banjul International Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - BJL to RUH Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Banjul, Gambia and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. .

Nonstop flight route between Banjul, Gambia and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BJL - RUH

Time difference between Banjul (Gambia) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 3 Hours.
Riyadh time is 3 Hours ahead of Banjul.

Location	Local Time
Banjul (Gambia)	2026-08-02, 08:47:39 GMT
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-08-02, 11:47:39 +03

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

Banjul International Airport (BJL / GBYD) Banjul, Gambia

Destination

King Khaled International Airport (RUH / OERK) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia