Jetlag from Banjul (BJL) varies by destination. The most challenging route is to Istanbul, requiring up to 3.0 days of recovery. Eastward travel from Banjul tends to be harder because you lose hours, while westward routes are generally easier to adjust to.

Routes with the largest timezone shifts cause the worst jetlag. From BJL, destinations in the 1-3 hours shift category are the most challenging. The average recovery time across all BJL destinations is 0.6 days.

Banjul (BJL) is located in Gambia. Check the timezone shift column above to see exact hour differences to each destination, which directly determines jetlag severity.

Recovery from jetlag when flying from Banjul depends on direction. For eastward flights, seek morning light at your destination and avoid evening light. For westward flights, get evening light exposure and stay up later. Average recovery across BJL routes is 0.6 days. Melatonin timing and strategic caffeine use can accelerate adaptation.