Distance From Nelson Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, NSN - GBE Distance

The distance from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 7428 miles or 11954 kilometers or 6451 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 Nelson ( New Zealand ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nelson and Gaborone takes around 17 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nelson Airport, Nelson, New Zealand to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 17 hours 4 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 • NSN - GBE

Kilometers		11954 km
Statute Miles		7428 miles
Nautical Miles		6451 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 4 minutes

Nelson Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Flight Route Map - NSN to GBE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Nelson, New Zealand and Gaborone, Botswana. .

Nonstop flight route between Nelson, New Zealand and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NSN - GBE

Time difference between Nelson (New Zealand) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 11 Hours.
Gaborone time is 11 Hours behind Nelson.

Location	Local Time
Nelson (New Zealand)	2025-12-15, 11:05:53 NZDT
Gaborone (Botswana)	2025-12-15, 00:05:53 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

Nelson Airport (NSN / NZNS) Nelson, New Zealand

Destination

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