Distance From Zhukovsky International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, ZIA - GBE Distance

The distance from Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 5582 miles or 8983 kilometers or 4848 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 Moscow ( Russia ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Moscow and Gaborone takes around 12 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zhukovsky International Airport, Moscow, Russia to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 12 hours 49 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 • ZIA - GBE

Kilometers		8983 km
Statute Miles		5582 miles
Nautical Miles		4848 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 49 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Moscow, Russia and Gaborone, Botswana. .

Nonstop flight route between Moscow, Russia and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZIA - GBE

Time difference between Moscow (Russia) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 1 Hours.
Gaborone time is 1 Hours behind Moscow.

Location	Local Time
Moscow (Russia)	2026-04-30, 03:47:29 MSK
Gaborone (Botswana)	2026-04-30, 02:47:29 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

Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA / UUBW) Moscow, Russia

Destination

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