Distance From Shonai Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, SYO - GBE Distance

The distance from Shonai Airport (SYO) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 8511 miles or 13697 kilometers or 7391 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 Shonai ( Japan ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shonai and Gaborone takes around 19 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shonai Airport, Shonai, Japan to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 19 hours 34 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 • SYO - GBE

Kilometers		13697 km
Statute Miles		8511 miles
Nautical Miles		7391 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 34 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shonai, Japan and Gaborone, Botswana. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SYO - GBE

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

Location	Local Time
Shonai (Japan)	2026-10-29, 04:34:13 JST
Gaborone (Botswana)	2026-10-28, 21:34:13 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

Shonai Airport (SYO / RJSY) Shonai, Japan

Destination

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