Distance From Candle 2 Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, CDL - GBE Distance

The distance from Candle 2 Airport (CDL) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 9559 miles or 15383 kilometers or 8301 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 Candle ( United States ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Candle and Gaborone takes around 21 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Candle 2 Airport, Candle, United States to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 21 hours 58 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 • CDL - GBE

Kilometers		15383 km
Statute Miles		9559 miles
Nautical Miles		8301 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 58 minutes

Candle 2 Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Flight Route Map - CDL to GBE Flight Path

Location of Candle 2 Airport & Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Candle to Gaborone nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • CDL - GBE

Time difference between Candle (United States) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 10 Hours.
Gaborone time is 10 Hours ahead of Candle.

Location	Local Time
Candle (United States)	2026-05-07, 02:39:59 AKDT
Gaborone (Botswana)	2026-05-07, 12:39:59 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

Candle 2 Airport (CDL / AK75) Candle, United States

Destination

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