Distance From Merritt Island Airport to Banjul International Airport, COI - BJL Distance

The distance from Merritt Island Airport (COI) to Banjul International Airport (BJL) is 4216 miles or 6785 kilometers or 3662 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 Merritt Island ( United States ) to Banjul ( Gambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Merritt Island and Banjul takes around 9 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Merritt Island Airport, Merritt Island, United States to Banjul International Airport, Banjul, Gambia is 9 hours 41 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 • COI - BJL

Kilometers		6785 km
Statute Miles		4216 miles
Nautical Miles		3662 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 41 minutes

Merritt Island Airport to Banjul International Airport Flight Route Map - COI to BJL Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Merritt Island, United States and Banjul, Gambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • COI - BJL

Time difference between Merritt Island (United States) and Banjul (Gambia) is 4 Hours.
Banjul time is 4 Hours ahead of Merritt Island.

Location	Local Time
Merritt Island (United States)	2026-09-23, 03:18:43 EDT
Banjul (Gambia)	2026-09-23, 07:18:43 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

Merritt Island Airport (COI / KCOI) Merritt Island, United States

Destination

Banjul International Airport (BJL / GBYD) Banjul, Gambia