Distance From Banjul International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, BJL - YOW Distance

The distance from Banjul International Airport (BJL) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 4071 miles or 6552 kilometers or 3536 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 Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Banjul and Ottawa takes around 9 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Banjul International Airport, Banjul, Gambia to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 9 hours 21 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 - YOW

Kilometers		6552 km
Statute Miles		4071 miles
Nautical Miles		3536 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 21 minutes

Banjul International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - BJL to YOW Flight Path

Location of Banjul International Airport & Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Banjul, Gambia and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BJL - YOW

Time difference between Banjul (Gambia) and Ottawa (Canada) is 4 Hours.
Ottawa time is 4 Hours behind Banjul.

Location	Local Time
Banjul (Gambia)	2026-10-31, 19:46:48 GMT
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-10-31, 15:46:48 EDT

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

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW / CYOW) Ottawa, Canada