BJL
Banjul
Gambia
4,955 km
3,079 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
4,955 km
3,079 mi / 2,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Banjul
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BJL GIG
Airport Name Banjul International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BJL GIG
ICAO Code GBYD SBGL
City Banjul Rio De Janeiro
Country Gambia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Banjul America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 95 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 13.340000, -16.650000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Banjul (BJL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banjul International Airport (BJL) in Banjul, Gambia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 4,955 kilometers (3,079 miles / 2,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:24 in Banjul, it's 16:24 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Banjul (BJL) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). 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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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