BJL
Banjul
Gambia
17,415 km
10,821 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
17,415 km
10,821 mi / 9,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Banjul
Heading
154°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BJL SYD
Airport Name Banjul International Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code BJL SYD
ICAO Code GBYD YSSY
City Banjul Sydney
Country Gambia Australia
Timezone Africa/Banjul Australia/Sydney
Elevation 95 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 13.340000, -16.650000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Banjul (BJL) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banjul International Airport (BJL) in Banjul, Gambia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 17,415 kilometers (10,821 miles / 9,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:52 in Banjul, it's 19:52 in Sydney. With a 11-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 Sydney (SYD) to Banjul (BJL) follows a heading of 211° (south southwest). 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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