Distance From Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Banjul International Airport, YOW - BJL Distance

The distance from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Banjul International Airport (BJL) is 4071 miles or 6552 kilometers or 3536 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 Ottawa ( Canada ) to Banjul ( Gambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ottawa and Banjul takes around 9 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada to Banjul International Airport, Banjul, Gambia is 9 hours 21 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 • YOW - BJL

Kilometers		6552 km
Statute Miles		4071 miles
Nautical Miles		3536 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 21 minutes

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Banjul International Airport Flight Route Map - YOW to BJL Flight Path

Location of Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport & Banjul International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ottawa to Banjul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Ottawa, Canada and Banjul, Gambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YOW - BJL

Time difference between Ottawa (Canada) and Banjul (Gambia) is 5 Hours.
Banjul time is 5 Hours ahead of Ottawa.

Location	Local Time
Ottawa (Canada)	2025-12-05, 10:47:10 EST
Banjul (Gambia)	2025-12-05, 15:47:10 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

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW / CYOW) Ottawa, Canada

Destination

Banjul International Airport (BJL / GBYD) Banjul, Gambia