GBE
Gaborone
Botswana
7,850 km
4,878 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
7,850 km
4,878 mi / 4,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GBE MAD
Airport Name Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code GBE MAD
ICAO Code FBSK LEMD
City Gaborone Madrid
Country Botswana Spain
Timezone Africa/Gaborone Europe/Madrid
Elevation 3,299 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates -24.560000, 25.920000 40.490000, -3.570000

Gaborone (GBE) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone, Botswana to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 7,850 kilometers (4,878 miles / 4,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Spain. 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 11:21 in Gaborone, it's 10:21 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,298 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits lower than Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Gaborone (GBE) follows a heading of 152° (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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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