Distance From Nadzab Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, LAE - GBE Distance

The distance from Nadzab Airport (LAE) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 7914 miles or 12735 kilometers or 6872 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.

---

How long does it take to travel from Lae ( Papua New Guinea ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lae and Gaborone takes around 18 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nadzab Airport, Lae, Papua New Guinea to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 18 hours 11 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 • LAE - GBE

Kilometers		12735 km
Statute Miles		7914 miles
Nautical Miles		6872 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 11 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lae, Papua New Guinea and Gaborone, Botswana. .

Nonstop flight route between Lae, Papua New Guinea and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LAE - GBE

Time difference between Lae (Papua New Guinea) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 8 Hours.
Gaborone time is 8 Hours behind Lae.

Location	Local Time
Lae (Papua New Guinea)	2025-01-03, 11:47:52 +10
Gaborone (Botswana)	2025-01-03, 03:47:52 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

Nadzab Airport (LAE / AYNZ) Lae, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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