BJL
Banjul
Gambia
10,150 km
6,307 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
10,150 km
6,307 mi / 5,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Banjul
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BJL PDX
Airport Name Banjul International Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code BJL PDX
ICAO Code GBYD KPDX
City Banjul Portland
Country Gambia United States
Timezone Africa/Banjul America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 95 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 13.340000, -16.650000 45.590000, -122.600000

Banjul (BJL) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banjul International Airport (BJL) in Banjul, Gambia to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 10,150 kilometers (6,307 miles / 5,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 14:36 in Banjul, it's 06:36 in Portland. 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.

The return flight from Portland (PDX) to Banjul (BJL) follows a heading of 69° (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 Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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