The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone, Botswana is 12,769 kilometers (7,934 miles / 6,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Japan with Botswana. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:11 in Fukuoka, it's 21:11 in Gaborone. With a 7-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 3,267 feet between the two airports. Sir Seretse Khama International Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Gaborone (GBE) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.