Distance From Bowen Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, ZBO - GBE Distance

The distance from Bowen Airport (ZBO) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 7485 miles or 12045 kilometers or 6500 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 Bowen ( Australia ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bowen and Gaborone takes around 17 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bowen Airport, Bowen, Australia to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 17 hours 12 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 • ZBO - GBE

Kilometers		12045 km
Statute Miles		7485 miles
Nautical Miles		6500 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 12 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Bowen, Australia and Gaborone, Botswana. .

Nonstop flight route between Bowen, Australia and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZBO - GBE

Time difference between Bowen (Australia) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 8 Hours.
Gaborone time is 8 Hours behind Bowen.

Location	Local Time
Bowen (Australia)	2026-09-18, 21:29:31 AEST
Gaborone (Botswana)	2026-09-18, 13:29:31 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

Bowen Airport (ZBO / YBWN) Bowen, Australia

Destination

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