Distance From Svetlaya Airport to Banjul International Airport, ETL - BJL Distance

The distance from Svetlaya Airport (ETL) to Banjul International Airport (BJL) is 8018 miles or 12903 kilometers or 6963 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 Svetlaya ( Russia ) to Banjul ( Gambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Svetlaya and Banjul takes around 18 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Svetlaya Airport, Svetlaya, Russia to Banjul International Airport, Banjul, Gambia is 18 hours 25 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 • ETL - BJL

Kilometers		12903 km
Statute Miles		8018 miles
Nautical Miles		6963 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 25 minutes

Svetlaya Airport to Banjul International Airport Flight Route Map - ETL to BJL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Svetlaya, Russia and Banjul, Gambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ETL - BJL

Time difference between Svetlaya (Russia) and Banjul (Gambia) is 11 Hours.
Banjul time is 11 Hours behind Svetlaya.

Location	Local Time
Svetlaya (Russia)	2026-10-28, 23:23:03 +11
Banjul (Gambia)	2026-10-28, 12:23:03 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

Svetlaya Airport (ETL / UHTQ) Svetlaya, Russia

Destination

Banjul International Airport (BJL / GBYD) Banjul, Gambia