Distance From Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

The distance from Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport () to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 7917 miles or 12742 kilometers or 6876 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 Saga ( Japan ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Saga and Gaborone takes around 18 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport, Saga, Japan to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 18 hours 12 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		12742 km
Statute Miles		7917 miles
Nautical Miles		6876 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 12 minutes

Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Flight Route Map - to GBE Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Saga, Japan and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GBE

Time difference between Saga (Japan) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 7 Hours.
Gaborone time is 7 Hours behind Saga.

Location	Local Time
Saga (Japan)	2025-12-16, 17:35:51 JST
Gaborone (Botswana)	2025-12-16, 10:35:51 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

Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport ( / ) Saga, Japan

Destination

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