Distance From Santa Cruz Island Navy Heliport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

The distance from Santa Cruz Island Navy Heliport () to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 10272 miles or 16531 kilometers or 8921 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 Santa Cruz Island ( United States ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Cruz Island and Gaborone takes around 23 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Cruz Island Navy Heliport, Santa Cruz Island, United States to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 23 hours 36 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		16531 km
Statute Miles		10272 miles
Nautical Miles		8921 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 36 minutes

Santa Cruz Island Navy Heliport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Flight Route Map - to GBE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Santa Cruz Island, United States and Gaborone, Botswana. .

Nonstop flight route between Santa Cruz Island, United States and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GBE

Time difference between Santa Cruz Island (United States) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 9 Hours.
Gaborone time is 9 Hours ahead of Santa Cruz Island.

Location	Local Time
Santa Cruz Island (United States)	2026-08-08, 05:12:33 PDT
Gaborone (Botswana)	2026-08-08, 14:12:33 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

Santa Cruz Island Navy Heliport ( / ) Santa Cruz Island, United States

Destination

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