Distance From Funny River Airport to Banjul International Airport

The distance from Funny River Airport () to Banjul International Airport (BJL) is 6748 miles or 10860 kilometers or 5860 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 Sterling ( United States ) to Banjul ( Gambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sterling and Banjul takes around 15 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Funny River Airport, Sterling, United States to Banjul International Airport, Banjul, Gambia is 15 hours 30 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

Kilometers		10860 km
Statute Miles		6748 miles
Nautical Miles		5860 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 30 minutes

Funny River Airport to Banjul International Airport Flight Route Map - to BJL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sterling, United States and Banjul, Gambia. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BJL

Time difference between Sterling (United States) and Banjul (Gambia) is 8 Hours.
Banjul time is 8 Hours ahead of Sterling.

Location	Local Time
Sterling (United States)	2026-03-20, 08:26:49 AKDT
Banjul (Gambia)	2026-03-20, 16:26:49 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

Funny River Airport ( / ) Sterling, United States

Destination

Banjul International Airport (BJL / GBYD) Banjul, Gambia