Distance From Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport, GBE - RDU Distance

The distance from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is 7981 miles or 12844 kilometers or 6931 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 Raleigh/Durham ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gaborone and Raleigh/Durham takes around 18 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States is 18 hours 20 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 - RDU

Kilometers		12844 km
Statute Miles		7981 miles
Nautical Miles		6931 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 20 minutes

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport Flight Route Map - GBE to RDU Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Gaborone, Botswana and Raleigh/Durham, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Gaborone, Botswana and Raleigh/Durham, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GBE - RDU

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

Location	Local Time
Gaborone (Botswana)	2026-01-29, 14:16:32 CAT
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2026-01-29, 07:16:32 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

Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU / KRDU) Raleigh/Durham, United States