Distance From Taketomi Heliport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

The distance from Taketomi Heliport () to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 7379 miles or 11876 kilometers or 6408 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 Taketomi ( Japan ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Taketomi and Gaborone takes around 16 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Taketomi Heliport, Taketomi, Japan to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 16 hours 57 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		11876 km
Statute Miles		7379 miles
Nautical Miles		6408 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 57 minutes

Taketomi Heliport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Flight Route Map - to GBE Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Taketomi, Japan and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GBE

Time difference between Taketomi (Japan) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 7 Hours.
Gaborone time is 7 Hours behind Taketomi.

Location	Local Time
Taketomi (Japan)	2026-06-19, 08:05:11 JST
Gaborone (Botswana)	2026-06-19, 01:05:11 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

Taketomi Heliport ( / ) Taketomi, Japan

Destination

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