BJL
Banjul
Gambia
3,771 km
2,343 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
3,771 km
2,343 mi / 2,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Banjul
Heading
220°
southwest

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BJL SSA
Airport Name Banjul International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code BJL SSA
ICAO Code GBYD SBSV
City Banjul Salvador
Country Gambia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Banjul America/Bahia
Elevation 95 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 13.340000, -16.650000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Banjul (BJL) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banjul International Airport (BJL) in Banjul, Gambia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 3,771 kilometers (2,343 miles / 2,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Gambia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:31 in Banjul, it's 12:31 in Salvador. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Banjul (BJL) follows a heading of 40° (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 Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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