Distance From Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base to Banjul International Airport, RKZ - BJL Distance

The distance from Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ) to Banjul International Airport (BJL) is 6695 miles or 10775 kilometers or 5814 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 Xigazê (Samzhubzê) ( China ) to Banjul ( Gambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Xigazê (Samzhubzê) and Banjul takes around 15 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base, Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China to Banjul International Airport, Banjul, Gambia is 15 hours 23 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 • RKZ - BJL

Kilometers		10775 km
Statute Miles		6695 miles
Nautical Miles		5814 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 23 minutes

Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base to Banjul International Airport Flight Route Map - RKZ to BJL Flight Path

Location of Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base & Banjul International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Xigazê (Samzhubzê) to Banjul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China and Banjul, Gambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RKZ - BJL

Time difference between Xigazê (Samzhubzê) (China) and Banjul (Gambia) is 6 Hours.
Banjul time is 6 Hours behind Xigazê (Samzhubzê).

Location	Local Time
Xigazê (Samzhubzê) (China)	2026-04-29, 17:37:35 +06
Banjul (Gambia)	2026-04-29, 11:37:35 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

Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ / ZURK) Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China

Destination

Banjul International Airport (BJL / GBYD) Banjul, Gambia