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Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is an international airport serving Gaborone (Gaborone (city)), Botswana. Its IATA code is GBE and its ICAO code is FBSK. It has one runway, 4,000 m long.
- IATAGBE
- ICAOFBSK
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- GBE
- ICAO code
- FBSK
- City
- Gaborone
- Region / province
- Gaborone (city)
- Country / territory
- Botswana
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 24.5552° S, 25.9182° E
- Elevation
- 1,006 m (3,299 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Gaborone (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 4,000 m (13,123 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,000 m13,123 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
9,991 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h
Hanoi (HAN)
10,018 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
9,588 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 30 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 128.200 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Gaborone through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Botswana
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport | FRW | 410 km |
| Maun International Airport | MUB | 570 km |
| Kasane International Airport | BBK | 752 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Sir Seretse Khama International Airport?
The IATA code of Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is GBE and its ICAO code is FBSK. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Sir Seretse Khama International Airport located?
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is in Gaborone, Gaborone (city), Botswana, at coordinates 24.5552° S, 25.9182° E and an elevation of 1,006 m (3,299 ft).
How far is Sir Seretse Khama International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 9,588 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 10,018 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,991 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 12 h 30 min.
How long is the runway at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport?
The longest runway at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is 4,000 m (13,123 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.