Distance from The Gambia to the United Kingdom

The straight-line (great-circle) distance from Banjul, The Gambia to London, UK is approximately 3,900 miles (6,275 km).

Flight Reality

• No direct flights — all routes connect (typically via Brussels, Istanbul, Lisbon, Casablanca, or Accra).
• Total travel time: 8–14 hours depending on connection.
• Airlines: Brussels Airlines (via BRU), Turkish (via IST), TAP (via LIS), Royal Air Maroc (via CMN), ASKY (via ACC).

Context

• The Gambia = smallest mainland African country (11,300 km²), surrounded by Senegal except coast.
• Banjul (capital) on St. Mary's Island at Gambia River mouth.
• Former British colony (1821–1965); English official language; Commonwealth member.

So while "only" 3,900 miles apart, getting there requires a connection — no nonstop service exists.