Distance From Bowers Field to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, ELN - GBE Distance

The distance from Bowers Field (ELN) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 10030 miles or 16141 kilometers or 8710 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 Ellensburg ( United States ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ellensburg and Gaborone takes around 23 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bowers Field, Ellensburg, United States to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 23 hours 3 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 • ELN - GBE

Kilometers		16141 km
Statute Miles		10030 miles
Nautical Miles		8710 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 3 minutes

Bowers Field to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Flight Route Map - ELN to GBE Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • ELN - GBE

Time difference between Ellensburg (United States) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 9 Hours.
Gaborone time is 9 Hours ahead of Ellensburg.

Location	Local Time
Ellensburg (United States)	2025-12-05, 23:24:28 MST
Gaborone (Botswana)	2025-12-06, 08:24:28 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

Bowers Field (ELN / KELN) Ellensburg, United States

Destination

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