Distance From Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Banjul International Airport, HRI - BJL Distance

The distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) to Banjul International Airport (BJL) is 6637 miles or 10682 kilometers or 5764 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 Mattala ( Sri Lanka ) to Banjul ( Gambia )?

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

Estimated flight time from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka to Banjul International Airport, Banjul, Gambia is 15 hours 15 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 • HRI - BJL

Kilometers		10682 km
Statute Miles		6637 miles
Nautical Miles		5764 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 15 minutes

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Banjul International Airport Flight Route Map - HRI to BJL Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • HRI - BJL

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

Location	Local Time
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-01-29, 11:20:21 +0530
Banjul (Gambia)	2026-01-29, 05:50:21 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

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI / VCRI) Mattala, Sri Lanka

Destination

Banjul International Airport (BJL / GBYD) Banjul, Gambia