Distance From Paraparaumu Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, PPQ - GBE Distance

The distance from Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 7498 miles or 12066 kilometers or 6511 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 Zealand ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Gaborone takes around 17 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Paraparaumu Airport, , New Zealand to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 17 hours 14 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 • PPQ - GBE

Kilometers		12066 km
Statute Miles		7498 miles
Nautical Miles		6511 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 14 minutes

Paraparaumu Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Flight Route Map - PPQ to GBE Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • PPQ - GBE

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

Location	Local Time
(New Zealand)	2026-03-20, 12:34:10 NZDT
Gaborone (Botswana)	2026-03-20, 01:34:10 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

Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ / NZPP) , New Zealand

Destination

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