Distance From Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, GBE - HER Distance

The distance from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 4139 miles or 6661 kilometers or 3594 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 Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gaborone and Heraklion takes around 9 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 9 hours 30 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 - HER

Kilometers		6661 km
Statute Miles		4139 miles
Nautical Miles		3594 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 30 minutes

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - GBE to HER Flight Path

Location of Sir Seretse Khama International Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Gaborone, Botswana and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GBE - HER

Time difference between Gaborone (Botswana) and Heraklion (Greece) is 1 Hours.
Heraklion time is 1 Hours ahead of Gaborone.

Location	Local Time
Gaborone (Botswana)	2026-09-14, 17:53:29 CAT
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-09-14, 18:53:29 EEST

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

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER / LGIR) Heraklion, Greece