BJL
Banjul
Gambia
11,081 km
6,885 miles
DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
Distance
11,081 km
6,885 mi / 5,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Banjul
Heading
63°
east northeast

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BJL DAC
Airport Name Banjul International Airport Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
IATA Code BJL DAC
ICAO Code GBYD VGHS
City Banjul Dhaka
Country Gambia Bangladesh
Timezone Africa/Banjul Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 95 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 13.340000, -16.650000 23.840000, 90.400000

Banjul (BJL) to Dhaka (DAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banjul International Airport (BJL) in Banjul, Gambia to Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh is 11,081 kilometers (6,885 miles / 5,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Bangladesh. 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 08:37 in Banjul, it's 14:37 in Dhaka. With a 6-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 Dhaka (DAC) to Banjul (BJL) follows a heading of 289° (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 Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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