Distance From Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, GBE - ISL Distance

The distance from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) to İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) is 4532 miles or 7293 kilometers or 3935 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 Bakırköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gaborone and Bakırköy, Istanbul takes around 10 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 10 hours 25 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 - ISL

Kilometers		7293 km
Statute Miles		4532 miles
Nautical Miles		3935 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 25 minutes

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport Flight Route Map - GBE to ISL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Gaborone, Botswana and Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GBE - ISL

Time difference between Gaborone (Botswana) and Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 1 Hours.
Bakırköy, Istanbul time is 1 Hours ahead of Gaborone.

Location	Local Time
Gaborone (Botswana)	2026-10-29, 21:41:19 CAT
Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-10-29, 22:41:19 +03

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

İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL / LTBA) Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey