BJL
Banjul
Gambia
12,494 km
7,764 miles
BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
Distance
12,494 km
7,764 mi / 6,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Banjul
Heading
69°
east northeast

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BJL BKK
Airport Name Banjul International Airport Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA Code BJL BKK
ICAO Code GBYD VTBS
City Banjul Bangkok
Country Gambia Thailand
Timezone Africa/Banjul Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 95 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 13.340000, -16.650000 13.680000, 100.750000

Banjul (BJL) to Bangkok (BKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banjul International Airport (BJL) in Banjul, Gambia to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand is 12,494 kilometers (7,764 miles / 6,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Gambia with Thailand. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:44 in Banjul, it's 02:44 in Bangkok. With a 7-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 Bangkok (BKK) to Banjul (BJL) follows a heading of 291° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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