Distance From Columbia Lakes Heliport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

The distance from Columbia Lakes Heliport () to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 8856 miles or 14252 kilometers or 7690 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 West Columbia ( United States ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between West Columbia and Gaborone takes around 20 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Columbia Lakes Heliport, West Columbia, United States to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 20 hours 21 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		14252 km
Statute Miles		8856 miles
Nautical Miles		7690 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 21 minutes

Columbia Lakes Heliport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Flight Route Map - to GBE Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GBE

Time difference between West Columbia (United States) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 7 Hours.
Gaborone time is 7 Hours ahead of West Columbia.

Location	Local Time
West Columbia (United States)	2026-08-08, 08:25:46 CDT
Gaborone (Botswana)	2026-08-08, 15:25:46 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

Columbia Lakes Heliport ( / 4XS3) West Columbia, United States

Destination

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