Distance From Costa Esmeralda Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, ECI - GBE Distance

The distance from Costa Esmeralda Airport (ECI) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 7915 miles or 12738 kilometers or 6874 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 Tola ( Nicaragua ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tola and Gaborone takes around 18 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Costa Esmeralda Airport, Tola, Nicaragua to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 18 hours 11 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 • ECI - GBE

Kilometers		12738 km
Statute Miles		7915 miles
Nautical Miles		6874 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 11 minutes

Costa Esmeralda Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Flight Route Map - ECI to GBE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Tola, Nicaragua and Gaborone, Botswana. .

Nonstop flight route between Tola, Nicaragua and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ECI - GBE

Time difference between Tola (Nicaragua) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 8 Hours.
Gaborone time is 8 Hours ahead of Tola.

Location	Local Time
Tola (Nicaragua)	2026-05-03, 14:07:40 CST
Gaborone (Botswana)	2026-05-03, 22:07:40 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

Costa Esmeralda Airport (ECI / MNCE) Tola, Nicaragua

Destination

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