DEN
Denver
United States
15,135 km
9,404 miles
GBE
Gaborone
Botswana
Distance
15,135 km
9,404 mi / 8,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
85°
east

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DEN GBE
Airport Name Denver International Airport Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
IATA Code DEN GBE
ICAO Code KDEN FBSK
City Denver Gaborone
Country United States Botswana
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 5,434 ft 3,299 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -24.560000, 25.920000

Denver (DEN) to Gaborone (GBE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone, Botswana is 15,135 kilometers (9,404 miles / 8,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 23:51 in Denver, it's 08:51 in Gaborone. With a 9-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 2,135 feet between the two airports. Sir Seretse Khama International Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gaborone (GBE) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 303° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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