Distance From Higgins Airport to Banjul International Airport

The distance from Higgins Airport () to Banjul International Airport (BJL) is 4715 miles or 7588 kilometers or 4095 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 Rio ( United States ) to Banjul ( Gambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio and Banjul takes around 10 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Higgins Airport, Rio, United States to Banjul International Airport, Banjul, Gambia is 10 hours 50 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		7588 km
Statute Miles		4715 miles
Nautical Miles		4095 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 50 minutes

Higgins Airport to Banjul International Airport Flight Route Map - to BJL Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BJL

Time difference between Rio (United States) and Banjul (Gambia) is 5 Hours.
Banjul time is 5 Hours ahead of Rio.

Location	Local Time
Rio (United States)	2026-05-04, 17:26:04 CDT
Banjul (Gambia)	2026-05-04, 22:26:04 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

Higgins Airport ( / 7WI2) Rio, United States

Destination

Banjul International Airport (BJL / GBYD) Banjul, Gambia