Distance From Salama Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

The distance from Salama Airport () to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 7672 miles or 12347 kilometers or 6662 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 Salama ( Costa Rica ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Salama and Gaborone takes around 17 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Salama Airport, Salama, Costa Rica to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 17 hours 38 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		12347 km
Statute Miles		7672 miles
Nautical Miles		6662 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 38 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Salama, Costa Rica and Gaborone, Botswana. .

Nonstop flight route between Salama, Costa Rica and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GBE

Time difference between Salama (Costa Rica) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 8 Hours.
Gaborone time is 8 Hours ahead of Salama.

Location	Local Time
Salama (Costa Rica)	2026-02-10, 21:34:06 CST
Gaborone (Botswana)	2026-02-11, 05:34:06 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

Salama Airport ( / MRSL) Salama, Costa Rica

Destination

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