BJL
Banjul
Gambia
10,524 km
6,539 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
10,524 km
6,539 mi / 5,682 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Banjul
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

BJL CMB
Airport Name Banjul International Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BJL CMB
ICAO Code GBYD VCBI
City Banjul Colombo
Country Gambia Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Banjul Asia/Colombo
Elevation 95 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 13.340000, -16.650000 7.180000, 79.880000

Banjul (BJL) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banjul International Airport (BJL) in Banjul, Gambia to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 10,524 kilometers (6,539 miles / 5,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 16:35 in Banjul, it's 22:05 in Colombo. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Banjul (BJL) follows a heading of 284° (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 Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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