BJL
Banjul
Gambia
5,605 km
3,483 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
5,605 km
3,483 mi / 3,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Banjul
Heading
101°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BJL EBB
Airport Name Banjul International Airport Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code BJL EBB
ICAO Code GBYD HUEN
City Banjul Kampala
Country Gambia Uganda
Timezone Africa/Banjul Africa/Kampala
Elevation 95 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates 13.340000, -16.650000 0.040000, 32.440000

Banjul (BJL) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banjul International Airport (BJL) in Banjul, Gambia to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 5,605 kilometers (3,483 miles / 3,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.

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 Uganda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:25 in Banjul, it's 05:25 in Kampala. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,687 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits higher than Banjul International Airport.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Banjul (BJL) follows a heading of 287° (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 Entebbe International Airport (EBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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