Distance From Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, ZIH - GBE Distance

The distance from Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 9030 miles or 14532 kilometers or 7842 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 Ixtapa ( Mexico ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ixtapa and Gaborone takes around 20 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport, Ixtapa, Mexico to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 20 hours 45 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 • ZIH - GBE

Kilometers		14532 km
Statute Miles		9030 miles
Nautical Miles		7842 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 45 minutes

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Flight Route Map - ZIH to GBE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ixtapa, Mexico and Gaborone, Botswana. .

Nonstop flight route between Ixtapa, Mexico and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZIH - GBE

Time difference between Ixtapa (Mexico) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 8 Hours.
Gaborone time is 8 Hours ahead of Ixtapa.

Location	Local Time
Ixtapa (Mexico)	2025-12-14, 23:32:31 CST
Gaborone (Botswana)	2025-12-15, 07:32:31 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

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH / MMZH) Ixtapa, Mexico

Destination

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