APW
Apia
Samoa
17,353 km
10,782 miles
BJL
Banjul
Gambia
Distance
17,353 km
10,782 mi / 9,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
88°
east

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APW BJL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Banjul International Airport
IATA Code APW BJL
ICAO Code NSFA GBYD
City Apia Banjul
Country Samoa Gambia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Banjul
Elevation 58 ft 95 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 13.340000, -16.650000

Apia (APW) to Banjul (BJL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Banjul International Airport (BJL) in Banjul, Gambia is 17,353 kilometers (10,782 miles / 9,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Gambia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:25 in Apia, it's 09:25 in Banjul. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Banjul (BJL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 266° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Banjul International Airport (BJL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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