GBE
Gaborone
Botswana
16,095 km
10,001 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
16,095 km
10,001 mi / 8,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GBE LAS
Airport Name Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code GBE LAS
ICAO Code FBSK KLAS
City Gaborone Las Vegas
Country Botswana United States
Timezone Africa/Gaborone America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,299 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates -24.560000, 25.920000 36.080000, -115.150000

Gaborone (GBE) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone, Botswana to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 16,095 kilometers (10,001 miles / 8,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:52 in Gaborone, it's 22:52 in Las Vegas. With a 10-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 1,118 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits lower than Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Gaborone (GBE) follows a heading of 82° (east). 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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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