BJL
Banjul
Gambia
8,739 km
5,430 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
8,739 km
5,430 mi / 4,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Banjul
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BJL MEX
Airport Name Banjul International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BJL MEX
ICAO Code GBYD MMMX
City Banjul Mexico City
Country Gambia Mexico
Timezone Africa/Banjul America/Mexico_City
Elevation 95 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 13.340000, -16.650000 19.440000, -99.070000

Banjul (BJL) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banjul International Airport (BJL) in Banjul, Gambia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 8,739 kilometers (5,430 miles / 4,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Mexico. 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 17:48 in Banjul, it's 11:48 in Mexico City. With a 6-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 7,221 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Banjul International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Banjul (BJL) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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