Distance From Makabe Gliderport to Banjul International Airport

The distance from Makabe Gliderport () to Banjul International Airport (BJL) is 8688 miles or 13982 kilometers or 7545 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 Sakuragawa ( Japan ) to Banjul ( Gambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sakuragawa and Banjul takes around 19 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Makabe Gliderport, Sakuragawa, Japan to Banjul International Airport, Banjul, Gambia is 19 hours 58 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		13982 km
Statute Miles		8688 miles
Nautical Miles		7545 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 58 minutes

Makabe Gliderport to Banjul International Airport Flight Route Map - to BJL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sakuragawa, Japan and Banjul, Gambia. .

Nonstop flight route between Sakuragawa, Japan and Banjul, Gambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BJL

Time difference between Sakuragawa (Japan) and Banjul (Gambia) is 9 Hours.
Banjul time is 9 Hours behind Sakuragawa.

Location	Local Time
Sakuragawa (Japan)	2026-03-18, 03:18:38 JST
Banjul (Gambia)	2026-03-17, 18:18:38 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

Makabe Gliderport ( / ) Sakuragawa, Japan

Destination

Banjul International Airport (BJL / GBYD) Banjul, Gambia