Distance From John F Kennedy International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, JFK - GBE Distance

The distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 7791 miles or 12539 kilometers or 6766 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 New York ( United States ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New York and Gaborone takes around 17 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 17 hours 54 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 • JFK - GBE

Kilometers		12539 km
Statute Miles		7791 miles
Nautical Miles		6766 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 54 minutes

John F Kennedy International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Flight Route Map - JFK to GBE Flight Path

Location of John F Kennedy International Airport & Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view New York to Gaborone nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between New York, United States and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JFK - GBE

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

Location	Local Time
New York (United States)	2025-12-15, 10:09:43 EST
Gaborone (Botswana)	2025-12-15, 17:09:43 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

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK / KJFK) New York, United States

Destination

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