Distance From Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, GBE - BUF Distance

The distance from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 8073 miles or 12992 kilometers or 7011 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 Gaborone ( Botswana ) to Buffalo ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gaborone and Buffalo takes around 18 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo, United States is 18 hours 33 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 - BUF

Kilometers		12992 km
Statute Miles		8073 miles
Nautical Miles		7011 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 33 minutes

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport Flight Route Map - GBE to BUF Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Gaborone, Botswana and Buffalo, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GBE - BUF

Time difference between Gaborone (Botswana) and Buffalo (United States) is 7 Hours.
Buffalo time is 7 Hours behind Gaborone.

Location	Local Time
Gaborone (Botswana)	2025-12-05, 08:40:55 CAT
Buffalo (United States)	2025-12-05, 01:40:55 EST

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

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

Destination

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF / KBUF) Buffalo, United States