BJL
Banjul
Gambia
13,328 km
8,281 miles
HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Distance
13,328 km
8,281 mi / 7,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Banjul
Heading
54°
northeast

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BJL HKG
Airport Name Banjul International Airport Chek Lap Kok International Airport
IATA Code BJL HKG
ICAO Code GBYD VHHH
City Banjul Hong Kong
Country Gambia Hong Kong
Timezone Africa/Banjul Asia/Hong_Kong
Elevation 95 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 13.340000, -16.650000 22.310000, 113.920000

Banjul (BJL) to Hong Kong (HKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banjul International Airport (BJL) in Banjul, Gambia to Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong is 13,328 kilometers (8,281 miles / 7,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Hong Kong. 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 10:53 in Banjul, it's 18:53 in Hong Kong. With a 8-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 Hong Kong (HKG) to Banjul (BJL) follows a heading of 302° (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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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