GBE
Gaborone
Botswana
6,429 km
3,995 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
6,429 km
3,995 mi / 3,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
23°
north northeast

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GBE KWI
Airport Name Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GBE KWI
ICAO Code FBSK OKKK
City Gaborone Kuwait City
Country Botswana Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Gaborone Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 3,299 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -24.560000, 25.920000 29.230000, 47.980000

Gaborone (GBE) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone, Botswana to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 6,429 kilometers (3,995 miles / 3,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:00 in Gaborone, it's 11:00 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,093 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Gaborone (GBE) follows a heading of 204° (south southwest). 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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