The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone, Botswana is 12,743 kilometers (7,918 miles / 6,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Botswana. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:50 in Baltimore, it's 23:50 in Gaborone. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,156 feet between the two airports. Sir Seretse Khama International Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Gaborone (GBE) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 304° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.