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Flight Distance from Gaborone (GBE) to Colombo (CMB)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
GBEFBSK
Gaborone, Botswana
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
Great Circle Path
6,826 km4,241 miles • 3,686 NM
Destination Airport
VCBICMB
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Direct Distance
6,826 km
4,241 Statute Miles
3,686 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
8h 32m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
614 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
66° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
8h 32m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
7h 55m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
13h 38m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 BW→🌐 LK
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
- City / Country: Gaborone, Botswana
- ICAO Code: FBSK
- Coordinates: -24.5552°, 25.9182°
- Timezone: Africa/Gaborone
- Elevation: 3299 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)
- City / Country: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- ICAO Code: VCBI
- Coordinates: 7.1808°, 79.8841°
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- Elevation: 30 ft
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