Distance From Santa Maria Airport to Banjul International Airport, RIA - BJL Distance

The distance from Santa Maria Airport (RIA) to Banjul International Airport (BJL) is 3864 miles or 6219 kilometers or 3356 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 Santa Maria ( Brazil ) to Banjul ( Gambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Maria and Banjul takes around 8 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Maria Airport, Santa Maria, Brazil to Banjul International Airport, Banjul, Gambia is 8 hours 53 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 • RIA - BJL

Kilometers		6219 km
Statute Miles		3864 miles
Nautical Miles		3356 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 53 minutes

Santa Maria Airport to Banjul International Airport Flight Route Map - RIA to BJL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Santa Maria, Brazil and Banjul, Gambia. .

Nonstop flight route between Santa Maria, Brazil and Banjul, Gambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIA - BJL

Time difference between Santa Maria (Brazil) and Banjul (Gambia) is 3 Hours.
Banjul time is 3 Hours ahead of Santa Maria.

Location	Local Time
Santa Maria (Brazil)	2026-07-27, 13:37:45 -03
Banjul (Gambia)	2026-07-27, 16:37:45 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

Santa Maria Airport (RIA / SBSM) Santa Maria, Brazil

Destination

Banjul International Airport (BJL / GBYD) Banjul, Gambia