Distance From National Guard Helipad (38x) to Banjul International Airport

The distance from National Guard Helipad (38x) () to Banjul International Airport (BJL) is 4171 miles or 6712 kilometers or 3622 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 Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia ) to Banjul ( Gambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riyadh and Banjul takes around 9 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from National Guard Helipad (38x), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Banjul International Airport, Banjul, Gambia is 9 hours 35 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		6712 km
Statute Miles		4171 miles
Nautical Miles		3622 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 35 minutes

National Guard Helipad (38x) to Banjul International Airport Flight Route Map - to BJL Flight Path

Location of National Guard Helipad (38x) & Banjul International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Banjul, Gambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BJL

Time difference between Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Banjul (Gambia) is 3 Hours.
Banjul time is 3 Hours behind Riyadh.

Location	Local Time
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-03-24, 12:42:29 +03
Banjul (Gambia)	2026-03-24, 09:42:29 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

National Guard Helipad (38x) ( / ) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Destination

Banjul International Airport (BJL / GBYD) Banjul, Gambia