Distance From Smithers/Tyhee Lake Seaplane Base to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

The distance from Smithers/Tyhee Lake Seaplane Base () to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 9937 miles or 15992 kilometers or 8630 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 Smithers ( Canada ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Smithers and Gaborone takes around 22 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Smithers/Tyhee Lake Seaplane Base, Smithers, Canada to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 22 hours 50 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

Kilometers		15992 km
Statute Miles		9937 miles
Nautical Miles		8630 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 50 minutes

Smithers/Tyhee Lake Seaplane Base to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Flight Route Map - to GBE Flight Path

Location of Smithers/Tyhee Lake Seaplane Base & Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Smithers to Gaborone nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Smithers, Canada and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GBE

Time difference between Smithers (Canada) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 9 Hours.
Gaborone time is 9 Hours ahead of Smithers.

Location	Local Time
Smithers (Canada)	2026-10-31, 22:13:01 MST
Gaborone (Botswana)	2026-11-01, 07:13:01 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

Smithers/Tyhee Lake Seaplane Base ( / CAX8) Smithers, Canada

Destination

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