Distance From Pukaruha Airport to Banjul International Airport, PUK - BJL Distance

The distance from Pukaruha Airport (PUK) to Banjul International Airport (BJL) is 8474 miles or 13637 kilometers or 7359 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 Pukaruha ( French Polynesia ) to Banjul ( Gambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pukaruha and Banjul takes around 19 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Pukaruha Airport, Pukaruha, French Polynesia to Banjul International Airport, Banjul, Gambia is 19 hours 28 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 • PUK - BJL

Kilometers		13637 km
Statute Miles		8474 miles
Nautical Miles		7359 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 28 minutes

Pukaruha Airport to Banjul International Airport Flight Route Map - PUK to BJL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Pukaruha, French Polynesia and Banjul, Gambia. .

Nonstop flight route between Pukaruha, French Polynesia and Banjul, Gambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PUK - BJL

Time difference between Pukaruha (French Polynesia) and Banjul (Gambia) is 9 Hours.
Banjul time is 9 Hours ahead of Pukaruha.

Location	Local Time
Pukaruha (French Polynesia)	2026-03-18, 20:58:47 -09
Banjul (Gambia)	2026-03-19, 05:58:47 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

Pukaruha Airport (PUK / NTGQ) Pukaruha, French Polynesia

Destination

Banjul International Airport (BJL / GBYD) Banjul, Gambia