BJL
Banjul
Gambia
6,447 km
4,006 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
6,447 km
4,006 mi / 3,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Banjul
Heading
146°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BJL CPT
Airport Name Banjul International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BJL CPT
ICAO Code GBYD FACT
City Banjul Cape Town
Country Gambia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Banjul Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 95 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 13.340000, -16.650000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Banjul (BJL) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banjul International Airport (BJL) in Banjul, Gambia to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 6,447 kilometers (4,006 miles / 3,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:02 in Banjul, it's 16:02 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Banjul (BJL) follows a heading of 319° (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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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