BJL
Banjul
Gambia
9,882 km
6,141 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
9,882 km
6,141 mi / 5,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Banjul
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BJL LAS
Airport Name Banjul International Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code BJL LAS
ICAO Code GBYD KLAS
City Banjul Las Vegas
Country Gambia United States
Timezone Africa/Banjul America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 95 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates 13.340000, -16.650000 36.080000, -115.150000

Banjul (BJL) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banjul International Airport (BJL) in Banjul, Gambia to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 9,882 kilometers (6,141 miles / 5,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:47 in Banjul, it's 00:47 in Las Vegas. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,086 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits higher than Banjul International Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Banjul (BJL) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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