BJL
Banjul
Gambia
8,947 km
5,559 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
8,947 km
5,559 mi / 4,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Banjul
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BJL MRU
Airport Name Banjul International Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code BJL MRU
ICAO Code GBYD FIMP
City Banjul Port Louis
Country Gambia Mauritius
Timezone Africa/Banjul Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 95 ft 186 ft
Coordinates 13.340000, -16.650000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Banjul (BJL) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banjul International Airport (BJL) in Banjul, Gambia to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 8,947 kilometers (5,559 miles / 4,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Mauritius. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:54 in Banjul, it's 20:54 in Port Louis. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Banjul (BJL) follows a heading of 288° (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 Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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