Distance From Helgoland Navy Helicopter Base to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

The distance from Helgoland Navy Helicopter Base () to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 5545 miles or 8924 kilometers or 4816 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 Heligoland ( Germany ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Heligoland and Gaborone takes around 12 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Helgoland Navy Helicopter Base, Heligoland, Germany to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 12 hours 44 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		8924 km
Statute Miles		5545 miles
Nautical Miles		4816 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 44 minutes

Helgoland Navy Helicopter Base to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Flight Route Map - to GBE Flight Path

Location of Helgoland Navy Helicopter Base & Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Heligoland to Gaborone nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Heligoland, Germany and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GBE

Time difference between Heligoland (Germany) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 1 Hours.
Gaborone time is 1 Hours ahead of Heligoland.

Location	Local Time
Heligoland (Germany)	2026-02-06, 09:05:50 CET
Gaborone (Botswana)	2026-02-06, 10:05:50 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

Helgoland Navy Helicopter Base ( / ) Heligoland, Germany

Destination

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