GBE
Gaborone
Botswana
8,829 km
5,486 miles
HAM
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
8,829 km
5,486 mi / 4,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

GBE HAM
Airport Name Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Hamburg Airport
IATA Code GBE HAM
ICAO Code FBSK EDDH
City Gaborone Hamburg
Country Botswana Germany
Timezone Africa/Gaborone Europe/Berlin
Elevation 3,299 ft 53 ft
Coordinates -24.560000, 25.920000 53.630000, 9.990000

Gaborone (GBE) to Hamburg (HAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone, Botswana to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 8,829 kilometers (5,486 miles / 4,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:10 in Gaborone, it's 13:10 in Hamburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,246 feet between the two airports. Hamburg Airport sits lower than Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.

The return flight from Hamburg (HAM) to Gaborone (GBE) follows a heading of 165° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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