Distance From Qaarsut Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, JQA - GBE Distance

The distance from Qaarsut Airport (JQA) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 7563 miles or 12171 kilometers or 6568 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 Uummannaq ( Greenland ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Uummannaq and Gaborone takes around 17 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport, Uummannaq, Greenland to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 17 hours 23 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 • JQA - GBE

Kilometers		12171 km
Statute Miles		7563 miles
Nautical Miles		6568 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 23 minutes

Qaarsut Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Flight Route Map - JQA to GBE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Uummannaq, Greenland and Gaborone, Botswana. .

Nonstop flight route between Uummannaq, Greenland and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JQA - GBE

Time difference between Uummannaq (Greenland) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 4 Hours.
Gaborone time is 4 Hours ahead of Uummannaq.

Location	Local Time
Uummannaq (Greenland)	2025-12-15, 11:21:39 -02
Gaborone (Botswana)	2025-12-15, 15:21:39 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

Qaarsut Airport (JQA / BGUQ) Uummannaq, Greenland

Destination

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