Distance From Bessemer Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

The distance from Bessemer Airport () to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 8399 miles or 13516 kilometers or 7294 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Bessemer ( United States ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bessemer and Gaborone takes around 19 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bessemer Airport, Bessemer, United States to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 19 hours 18 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - GBE

Kilometers		13516 km
Statute Miles		8399 miles
Nautical Miles		7294 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 18 minutes

Bessemer Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Flight Route Map - to GBE Flight Path

Location of Bessemer Airport & Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Bessemer to Gaborone nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Bessemer, United States and Gaborone, Botswana. .

Nonstop flight route between Bessemer, United States and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GBE

Time difference between Bessemer (United States) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 7 Hours.
Gaborone time is 7 Hours ahead of Bessemer.

Location	Local Time
Bessemer (United States)	2025-01-15, 10:02:16 EST
Gaborone (Botswana)	2025-01-15, 17:02:16 CAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Bessemer Airport ( / KEKY) Bessemer, United States

Destination

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE / FBSK) Gaborone, Botswana