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Connecting route · Kenya → Botswana

Flights from Nairobi to Gaborone

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Gaborone. 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
NBOGBEJNB

Nairobi to Gaborone at a glance

Fastest journey6h 30mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Johannesburg or Lusaka

Best ways to fly from Nairobi to Gaborone

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

1
NBO Johannesburg (JNB) GBE
Leg 1: Airlink, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Air Botswana, Airlink, South African Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 30m
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NBO Lusaka (LUN) GBE
Leg 1: Kenya Airways, Zambia Airways · Leg 2: Air Botswana
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
-1hGaborone vs Nairobi
Currency in Gaborone
USD
Airports
NBO, WIL → GBE

Flights from Nairobi to Gaborone: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Gaborone?
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 Nairobi to Gaborone?
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 Nairobi and Gaborone?
The best connecting points are Johannesburg (JNB) and Lusaka (LUN). Airlink flies both legs via Johannesburg, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nairobi and Gaborone?
Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Gaborone: Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE).
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Gaborone?
Gaborone is 1 hour behind Nairobi.

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