Distance From J J and T Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

The distance from J J and T Airport () to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 8967 miles or 14431 kilometers or 7787 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 East Grand Forks ( United States ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between East Grand Forks and Gaborone takes around 20 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from J J and T Airport, East Grand Forks, United States to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 20 hours 36 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		14431 km
Statute Miles		8967 miles
Nautical Miles		7787 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 36 minutes

J J and T Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Flight Route Map - to GBE Flight Path

Location of J J and T Airport & Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view East Grand Forks to Gaborone nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between East Grand Forks, United States and Gaborone, Botswana. .

Nonstop flight route between East Grand Forks, United States and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GBE

Time difference between East Grand Forks (United States) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 8 Hours.
Gaborone time is 8 Hours ahead of East Grand Forks.

Location	Local Time
East Grand Forks (United States)	2025-12-14, 05:31:48 CST
Gaborone (Botswana)	2025-12-14, 13:31:48 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

J J and T Airport ( / MN81) East Grand Forks, United States

Destination

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