Gaborone to Addis Ababa (GBE–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AI7541
AI Air India
789
3:30 PM
CAT
9:40 PM
EAT
5h 10m
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ET3848
ET Ethiopian
73F
3:30 PM
CAT
10:00 PM
EAT
5h 30m
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ET Ethiopian
789
3:30 PM
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5h 10m
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Gaborone to Addis Ababa
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 2,474 mi 5h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

GBE–ADD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and Air India lead the route. The flight covers 2,474 miles in approximately 5h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GBE–ADD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 8 73F, 789 5h10-5h30 – Star Alliance –
AI Air India 7 789 5h10 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
73F Boeing 737 Freighter – ET
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – AI, ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AI + ET (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GBE to ADD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GBE to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
JNB ~20h 40m CPT ~22h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
39
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Addis Ababa from Gaborone

Nearby airports with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Metric GBE→ADD JNB→ADD
Distance from GBE – 182 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4
Weekly flights 15 51
Flight time 5h 10m 5h 15m
Johannesburg (JNB) to Addis Ababa flights
Airports within 200 miles of GBE with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Addis Ababa is 1 hour ahead of Gaborone.
GBE: CAT · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Gaborone, it's 7:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
Distance & Flight Time
2,474 mi / 3,982 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 10m to 5h 30m.
Facts

GBE–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gaborone to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance2,474 mi / 3,982 km
Flight time5h 10m to 5h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: GBE
Full nameSir Seretse Khama International Airport
IATA / ICAOGBE / FBSK
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone
Elevation3,299 ft / 1,006 m
Destination: ADD
Full nameAddis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GBE to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take approximately 5h 10m to 5h 30m. The route covers 2,474 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air India and Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from GBE to ADD.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JNB and CPT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Addis Ababa is 1 hour ahead of Gaborone.
Nearby alternatives include JNB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GBE to ADD

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected by nonstop service from Air India and Ethiopian Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

GBE to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GBE to ADD ranges from 5 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,474 miles (3,982 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via JNB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Johannesburg (JNB).