Distance From Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Banjul International Airport, DIG - BJL Distance

The distance from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Banjul International Airport (BJL) is 7318 miles or 11777 kilometers or 6355 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 Diqing (Shangri-La) ( China ) to Banjul ( Gambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Diqing (Shangri-La) and Banjul takes around 16 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport, Diqing (Shangri-La), China to Banjul International Airport, Banjul, Gambia is 16 hours 49 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 • DIG - BJL

Kilometers		11777 km
Statute Miles		7318 miles
Nautical Miles		6355 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 49 minutes

Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Banjul International Airport Flight Route Map - DIG to BJL Flight Path

Location of Diqing Shangri-La Airport & Banjul International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Diqing (Shangri-La), China and Banjul, Gambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DIG - BJL

Time difference between Diqing (Shangri-La) (China) and Banjul (Gambia) is 6 Hours.
Banjul time is 6 Hours behind Diqing (Shangri-La).

Location	Local Time
Diqing (Shangri-La) (China)	2025-12-15, 18:20:34 +06
Banjul (Gambia)	2025-12-15, 12:20:34 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

Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG / ZPDQ) Diqing (Shangri-La), China

Destination

Banjul International Airport (BJL / GBYD) Banjul, Gambia