Distance From Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, HRI - GBE Distance

The distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 4280 miles or 6887 kilometers or 3717 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 Mattala ( Sri Lanka ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mattala and Gaborone takes around 9 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 9 hours 50 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 • HRI - GBE

Kilometers		6887 km
Statute Miles		4280 miles
Nautical Miles		3717 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 50 minutes

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Flight Route Map - HRI to GBE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Mattala, Sri Lanka and Gaborone, Botswana. .

Nonstop flight route between Mattala, Sri Lanka and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HRI - GBE

Time difference between Mattala (Sri Lanka) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Gaborone time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes behind Mattala.

Location	Local Time
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-04-29, 19:33:11 +0530
Gaborone (Botswana)	2026-04-29, 16:03:11 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

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI / VCRI) Mattala, Sri Lanka

Destination

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