BJL
Banjul
Gambia
7,455 km
4,632 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
7,455 km
4,632 mi / 4,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Banjul
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BJL CUN
Airport Name Banjul International Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code BJL CUN
ICAO Code GBYD MMUN
City Banjul Cancun
Country Gambia Mexico
Timezone Africa/Banjul America/Cancun
Elevation 95 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 13.340000, -16.650000 21.040000, -86.880000

Banjul (BJL) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banjul International Airport (BJL) in Banjul, Gambia to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 7,455 kilometers (4,632 miles / 4,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:07 in Banjul, it's 10:07 in Cancun. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Banjul (BJL) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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