Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
Gaberone · BotswanaICAO FBSK
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is an airport serving Gaberone, Botswana, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 24° 33' 18.7" S, 25° 55' 5.5" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 3,299 feet (1,006 meters) above sea level. With 8 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Gaborone (GMT+2).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from GBE
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB | Johannesburg, South Africa | 182 mi | 0h 51m | short-haul | 75 kg | View |
| BBK | Kasane, Botswana | 465 mi | 1h 23m | short-haul | 191 kg | View |
| CPT | Cape Town, South Africa | 784 mi | 1h 59m | short-haul | 322 kg | View |
| FRW | Francistown, Botswana | 254 mi | 0h 59m | short-haul | 104 kg | View |
| HRE | Harare, Zimbabwe | 565 mi | 1h 34m | short-haul | 232 kg | View |
| LUN | Lusaka, Zambia | 656 mi | 1h 44m | short-haul | 269 kg | View |
| MUB | Maun, Botswana | 353 mi | 1h 10m | short-haul | 145 kg | View |
| NBO | Nairobi, Kenya | 1,759 mi | 3h 60m | medium-haul | 442 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at GBE
3 active airlines serving Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanseria Airport | HLA | Johannesburg | South Africa | 254 km |
| OR Tambo International Airport | JNB | Johannesburg | South Africa | 293 km |
| Polokwane International Airport | PTG | Potgietersrus | South Africa | 368 km |
| Bram Fischer International Airport | BFN | Bloemfontein | South Africa | 504 km |
| Francistown Airport | FRW | Francistown | Botswana | 409 km |
| Kimberley Airport | KIM | Kimberley | South Africa | 484 km |
| Moshoeshoe I International Airport | MSU | Maseru | Lesotho | 567 km |
| Maun Airport | MUB | Maun | Botswana | 568 km |
Other Airports in Botswana
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 24° 33' 18.7" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 25° 55' 5.5" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -24.555201
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 25.918200
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Gaborone
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 06:24 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 3,299 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,006 m
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