Distance From Ayers Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

The distance from Ayers Airport () to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 8018 miles or 12904 kilometers or 6963 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 Columbia Furnace ( United States ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Columbia Furnace and Gaborone takes around 18 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ayers Airport, Columbia Furnace, United States to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 18 hours 26 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		12904 km
Statute Miles		8018 miles
Nautical Miles		6963 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 26 minutes

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

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Columbia Furnace, United States and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GBE

Time difference between Columbia Furnace (United States) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 6 Hours.
Gaborone time is 6 Hours ahead of Columbia Furnace.

Location	Local Time
Columbia Furnace (United States)	2026-08-03, 05:09:23 EDT
Gaborone (Botswana)	2026-08-03, 11:09:23 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

Ayers Airport ( / VA93) Columbia Furnace, United States

Destination

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