BJL
Banjul
Gambia
6,552 km
4,071 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
6,552 km
4,071 mi / 3,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Banjul
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BJL YOW
Airport Name Banjul International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code BJL YOW
ICAO Code GBYD CYOW
City Banjul Ottawa
Country Gambia Canada
Timezone Africa/Banjul America/Toronto
Elevation 95 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 13.340000, -16.650000 45.320000, -75.670000

Banjul (BJL) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banjul International Airport (BJL) in Banjul, Gambia to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 6,552 kilometers (4,071 miles / 3,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Canada. 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 03:19 in Banjul, it's 22:19 in Ottawa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Banjul (BJL) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). 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 Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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