Distance From Kukudu Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, KUE - GBE Distance

The distance from Kukudu Airport (KUE) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 8445 miles or 13590 kilometers or 7334 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 Kolombangara Island ( Solomon Islands ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kolombangara Island and Gaborone takes around 19 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kukudu Airport, Kolombangara Island, Solomon Islands to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 19 hours 24 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 • KUE - GBE

Kilometers		13590 km
Statute Miles		8445 miles
Nautical Miles		7334 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 24 minutes

Kukudu Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Flight Route Map - KUE to GBE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kolombangara Island, Solomon Islands and Gaborone, Botswana. .

Nonstop flight route between Kolombangara Island, Solomon Islands and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KUE - GBE

Time difference between Kolombangara Island (Solomon Islands) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 9 Hours.
Gaborone time is 9 Hours behind Kolombangara Island.

Location	Local Time
Kolombangara Island (Solomon Islands)	2025-12-16, 03:05:31 +11
Gaborone (Botswana)	2025-12-15, 18:05:31 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

Kukudu Airport (KUE / AGKU) Kolombangara Island, Solomon Islands

Destination

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