GBE
Gaborone
Botswana
2,842 km
1,766 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,842 km
1,766 mi / 1,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GBE NBO
Airport Name Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GBE NBO
ICAO Code FBSK HKJK
City Gaborone Nairobi
Country Botswana Kenya
Timezone Africa/Gaborone Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,299 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -24.560000, 25.920000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Gaborone (GBE) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone, Botswana to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,842 kilometers (1,766 miles / 1,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Botswana with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:46 in Gaborone, it's 22:46 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,031 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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