BJL
Banjul
Gambia
13,177 km
8,188 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
13,177 km
8,188 mi / 7,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Banjul
Heading
33°
north northeast

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BJL ICN
Airport Name Banjul International Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code BJL ICN
ICAO Code GBYD RKSI
City Banjul Seoul
Country Gambia South Korea
Timezone Africa/Banjul Asia/Seoul
Elevation 95 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 13.340000, -16.650000 37.470000, 126.450000

Banjul (BJL) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banjul International Airport (BJL) in Banjul, Gambia to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 13,177 kilometers (8,188 miles / 7,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 South Korea. 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 15:37 in Banjul, it's 00:37 in Seoul. With a 9-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 Seoul (ICN) to Banjul (BJL) follows a heading of 318° (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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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