Distance From Jaffna International Airport to Banjul International Airport, JAF - BJL Distance

The distance from Jaffna International Airport (JAF) to Banjul International Airport (BJL) is 6508 miles or 10473 kilometers or 5651 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 Jaffna ( Sri Lanka ) to Banjul ( Gambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Jaffna and Banjul takes around 14 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Jaffna International Airport, Jaffna, Sri Lanka to Banjul International Airport, Banjul, Gambia is 14 hours 57 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 • JAF - BJL

Kilometers		10473 km
Statute Miles		6508 miles
Nautical Miles		5651 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 57 minutes

Jaffna International Airport to Banjul International Airport Flight Route Map - JAF to BJL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Banjul, Gambia. .

Nonstop flight route between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Banjul, Gambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JAF - BJL

Time difference between Jaffna (Sri Lanka) and Banjul (Gambia) is 5 Hours 30 Minutes.
Banjul time is 5 Hours 30 Minutes behind Jaffna.

Location	Local Time
Jaffna (Sri Lanka)	2026-11-05, 07:24:04 +0530
Banjul (Gambia)	2026-11-05, 01:54:04 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

Jaffna International Airport (JAF / VCCJ) Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Destination

Banjul International Airport (BJL / GBYD) Banjul, Gambia