Distance From Rapid City Regional Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, RAP - GBE Distance

The distance from Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 9289 miles or 14949 kilometers or 8066 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 Rapid City ( United States ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rapid City and Gaborone takes around 21 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport, Rapid City, United States to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 21 hours 21 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 • RAP - GBE

Kilometers		14949 km
Statute Miles		9289 miles
Nautical Miles		8066 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 21 minutes

Rapid City Regional Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Flight Route Map - RAP to GBE Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Rapid City, United States and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RAP - GBE

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

Location	Local Time
Rapid City (United States)	2026-03-23, 07:07:25 CDT
Gaborone (Botswana)	2026-03-23, 14:07:25 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

Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP / KRAP) Rapid City, United States

Destination

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