Distance From Eareckson Air Station to Banjul International Airport, SYA - BJL Distance

The distance from Eareckson Air Station (SYA) to Banjul International Airport (BJL) is 7828 miles or 12598 kilometers or 6798 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 Shemya ( United States ) to Banjul ( Gambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shemya and Banjul takes around 17 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Eareckson Air Station, Shemya, United States to Banjul International Airport, Banjul, Gambia is 17 hours 59 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 • SYA - BJL

Kilometers		12598 km
Statute Miles		7828 miles
Nautical Miles		6798 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 59 minutes

Eareckson Air Station to Banjul International Airport Flight Route Map - SYA to BJL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Shemya, United States and Banjul, Gambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SYA - BJL

Time difference between Shemya (United States) and Banjul (Gambia) is 10 Hours.
Banjul time is 10 Hours ahead of Shemya.

Location	Local Time
Shemya (United States)	2025-12-04, 22:17:21 HST
Banjul (Gambia)	2025-12-05, 08:17:21 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

Eareckson Air Station (SYA / PASY) Shemya, United States

Destination

Banjul International Airport (BJL / GBYD) Banjul, Gambia