Distance From Saint Helena Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, HLE - GBE Distance

The distance from Saint Helena Airport (HLE) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 2125 miles or 3420 kilometers or 1846 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 Longwood ( Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Longwood and Gaborone takes around 4 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Saint Helena Airport, Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 4 hours 53 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 • HLE - GBE

Kilometers		3420 km
Statute Miles		2125 miles
Nautical Miles		1846 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 53 minutes

Saint Helena Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Flight Route Map - HLE to GBE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha and Gaborone, Botswana. .

Nonstop flight route between Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HLE - GBE

Time difference between Longwood (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 2 Hours.
Gaborone time is 2 Hours ahead of Longwood.

Location	Local Time
Longwood (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha)	2025-12-05, 12:17:57 GMT
Gaborone (Botswana)	2025-12-05, 14:17:57 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

Saint Helena Airport (HLE / FHSH) Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Destination

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