Distance From Kirkland Lake Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, YKX - GBE Distance

The distance from Kirkland Lake Airport (YKX) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 8182 miles or 13167 kilometers or 7105 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 Kirkland Lake ( Canada ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kirkland Lake and Gaborone takes around 18 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kirkland Lake Airport, Kirkland Lake, Canada to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 18 hours 48 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 • YKX - GBE

Kilometers		13167 km
Statute Miles		8182 miles
Nautical Miles		7105 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 48 minutes

Kirkland Lake Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Flight Route Map - YKX to GBE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kirkland Lake, Canada and Gaborone, Botswana. .

Nonstop flight route between Kirkland Lake, Canada and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YKX - GBE

Time difference between Kirkland Lake (Canada) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 6 Hours.
Gaborone time is 6 Hours ahead of Kirkland Lake.

Location	Local Time
Kirkland Lake (Canada)	2026-05-01, 07:27:48 EDT
Gaborone (Botswana)	2026-05-01, 13:27:48 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

Kirkland Lake Airport (YKX / CYKX) Kirkland Lake, Canada

Destination

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