Distance From Ralph Jacobs Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

The distance from Ralph Jacobs Airport () to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 8635 miles or 13896 kilometers or 7499 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 Valmeyer ( United States ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Valmeyer and Gaborone takes around 19 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ralph Jacobs Airport, Valmeyer, United States to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 19 hours 51 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 • - GBE

Kilometers		13896 km
Statute Miles		8635 miles
Nautical Miles		7499 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 51 minutes

Ralph Jacobs Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Flight Route Map - to GBE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Valmeyer, United States and Gaborone, Botswana. .

Nonstop flight route between Valmeyer, United States and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GBE

Time difference between Valmeyer (United States) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 7 Hours.
Gaborone time is 7 Hours ahead of Valmeyer.

Location	Local Time
Valmeyer (United States)	2025-12-16, 09:03:37 EST
Gaborone (Botswana)	2025-12-16, 16:03:37 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

Ralph Jacobs Airport ( / 27LL) Valmeyer, United States

Destination

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