Distance From Kirkwall Airport to Banjul International Airport, KOI - BJL Distance

The distance from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Banjul International Airport (BJL) is 3231 miles or 5200 kilometers or 2806 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 Orkney Islands ( United Kingdom ) to Banjul ( Gambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Orkney Islands and Banjul takes around 7 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kirkwall Airport, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom to Banjul International Airport, Banjul, Gambia is 7 hours 25 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 • KOI - BJL

Kilometers		5200 km
Statute Miles		3231 miles
Nautical Miles		2806 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 25 minutes

Kirkwall Airport to Banjul International Airport Flight Route Map - KOI to BJL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Orkney Islands, United Kingdom and Banjul, Gambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KOI - BJL

Time difference between Orkney Islands (United Kingdom) and Banjul (Gambia) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Orkney Islands (United Kingdom)	2025-12-14, 10:27:31 GMT
Banjul (Gambia)	2025-12-14, 10:27:31 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

Kirkwall Airport (KOI / EGPA) Orkney Islands, United Kingdom

Destination

Banjul International Airport (BJL / GBYD) Banjul, Gambia