Distance From Yao Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

The distance from Yao Airport () to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 8237 miles or 13257 kilometers or 7153 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 Yao ( Japan ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Yao and Gaborone takes around 18 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yao Airport, Yao, Japan to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 18 hours 56 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		13257 km
Statute Miles		8237 miles
Nautical Miles		7153 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 56 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Yao, Japan and Gaborone, Botswana. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GBE

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

Location	Local Time
Yao (Japan)	2026-11-01, 10:58:49 JST
Gaborone (Botswana)	2026-11-01, 03:58:49 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

Yao Airport ( / RJOY) Yao, Japan

Destination

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