Distance From Cheryomushki Air Base to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

The distance from Cheryomushki Air Base () to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 7440 miles or 11972 kilometers or 6461 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 Chita ( Russia ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chita and Gaborone takes around 17 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cheryomushki Air Base, Chita, Russia to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 17 hours 6 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		11972 km
Statute Miles		7440 miles
Nautical Miles		6461 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 6 minutes

Cheryomushki Air Base to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Flight Route Map - to GBE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Chita, Russia and Gaborone, Botswana. .

Nonstop flight route between Chita, Russia and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GBE

Time difference between Chita (Russia) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 7 Hours.
Gaborone time is 7 Hours behind Chita.

Location	Local Time
Chita (Russia)	2026-01-29, 22:53:27 +09
Gaborone (Botswana)	2026-01-29, 15:53:27 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

Cheryomushki Air Base ( / ) Chita, Russia

Destination

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