GBE
Gaborone
Botswana
11,313 km
7,029 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
11,313 km
7,029 mi / 6,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
136°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

GBE SYD
Airport Name Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code GBE SYD
ICAO Code FBSK YSSY
City Gaborone Sydney
Country Botswana Australia
Timezone Africa/Gaborone Australia/Sydney
Elevation 3,299 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -24.560000, 25.920000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Gaborone (GBE) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone, Botswana to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 11,313 kilometers (7,029 miles / 6,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:33 in Gaborone, it's 09:33 in Sydney. With a 8-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 3,278 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Gaborone (GBE) follows a heading of 229° (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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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