Distance From Rivas to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

The distance from Rivas () to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 7903 miles or 12718 kilometers or 6863 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 Rivas ( Nicaragua ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rivas and Gaborone takes around 18 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rivas, Rivas, Nicaragua to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 18 hours 10 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		12718 km
Statute Miles		7903 miles
Nautical Miles		6863 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 10 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rivas, Nicaragua and Gaborone, Botswana. .

Nonstop flight route between Rivas, Nicaragua and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GBE

Time difference between Rivas (Nicaragua) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 8 Hours.
Gaborone time is 8 Hours ahead of Rivas.

Location	Local Time
Rivas (Nicaragua)	2026-05-05, 05:53:17 CST
Gaborone (Botswana)	2026-05-05, 13:53:17 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

Rivas ( / MNRS) Rivas, Nicaragua

Destination

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