Distance From Ship Ashore Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

The distance from Ship Ashore Airport () to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 10351 miles or 16657 kilometers or 8989 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 Smith River ( United States ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Smith River and Gaborone takes around 23 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ship Ashore Airport, Smith River, United States to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 23 hours 47 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		16657 km
Statute Miles		10351 miles
Nautical Miles		8989 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 47 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Smith River, United States and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GBE

Time difference between Smith River (United States) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 9 Hours.
Gaborone time is 9 Hours ahead of Smith River.

Location	Local Time
Smith River (United States)	2026-11-08, 18:13:54 MST
Gaborone (Botswana)	2026-11-09, 03:13:54 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

Ship Ashore Airport ( / ) Smith River, United States

Destination

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