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Connecting route · Botswana → Kenya

Flights from Gaborone to Nairobi

There are no direct flights from Gaborone to Nairobi. The easiest way is one stop via Johannesburg or Lusaka, about 6h 30m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 30m
GBENBOJNB

Gaborone to Nairobi at a glance

Fastest journey6h 30mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Johannesburg or Lusaka

Best ways to fly from Gaborone to Nairobi

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
GBE Johannesburg (JNB) NBO
Leg 1: Air Botswana, Airlink, South African Airways · Leg 2: Airlink, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 30m
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GBE Lusaka (LUN) NBO
Leg 1: Air Botswana · Leg 2: Kenya Airways, Zambia Airways
Self-transfer likely ~7h 06m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,848 km1,769 miles
Journey time
6h 30mestimate
Time difference
+1hNairobi vs Gaborone
Currency in Nairobi
KES
Airports
GBE → NBO, WIL

Flights from Gaborone to Nairobi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Gaborone to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Johannesburg and Lusaka. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Gaborone to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,848 km.
Where do you change planes between Gaborone and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Johannesburg (JNB) and Lusaka (LUN). Air Botswana flies both legs via Johannesburg, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Gaborone and Nairobi?
Gaborone: Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Gaborone and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Gaborone.

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