Distance From Zaria Airport to Banjul International Airport, ZAR - BJL Distance

The distance from Zaria Airport (ZAR) to Banjul International Airport (BJL) is 1650 miles or 2655 kilometers or 1433 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 Zaria ( Nigeria ) to Banjul ( Gambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zaria and Banjul takes around 3 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zaria Airport, Zaria, Nigeria to Banjul International Airport, Banjul, Gambia is 3 hours 47 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 • ZAR - BJL

Kilometers		2655 km
Statute Miles		1650 miles
Nautical Miles		1433 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 47 minutes

Zaria Airport to Banjul International Airport Flight Route Map - ZAR to BJL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Zaria, Nigeria and Banjul, Gambia. .

Nonstop flight route between Zaria, Nigeria and Banjul, Gambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZAR - BJL

Time difference between Zaria (Nigeria) and Banjul (Gambia) is 1 Hours.
Banjul time is 1 Hours behind Zaria.

Location	Local Time
Zaria (Nigeria)	2026-06-15, 17:25:11 WAT
Banjul (Gambia)	2026-06-15, 16:25:11 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

Zaria Airport (ZAR / DNZA) Zaria, Nigeria

Destination

Banjul International Airport (BJL / GBYD) Banjul, Gambia