BJL
Banjul
Gambia
13,929 km
8,655 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
13,929 km
8,655 mi / 7,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Banjul
Heading
28°
north northeast

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BJL KIX
Airport Name Banjul International Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code BJL KIX
ICAO Code GBYD RJBB
City Banjul Osaka
Country Gambia Japan
Timezone Africa/Banjul Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 95 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 13.340000, -16.650000 34.430000, 135.240000

Banjul (BJL) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banjul International Airport (BJL) in Banjul, Gambia to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 13,929 kilometers (8,655 miles / 7,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Japan. 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 12:17 in Banjul, it's 21:17 in Osaka. 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 Osaka (KIX) to Banjul (BJL) follows a heading of 326° (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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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