Botswana to South Africa Β· 785 miles (1,264 km)

Gaborone (GBE) to Cape Town (CPT) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Gaborone (GBE) to Cape Town (CPT): Air Botswana and Airlink. The two airports are 785 miles (1,264 km) apart. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Johannesburg and Maun.

Airlines flying nonstop from GBE to CPT

  • BP
    Air BotswanaNot in an alliance
  • 4Z
    AirlinkNot in an alliance

GBE to CPT with one stop

2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Johannesburg (JNB)South African Airways and Airlink the whole way
    BP
    South African Airways logo
    4Z
    FA
    South African Airways logo
    Singapore Airlines logo
    +3
  • Via Maun (MUB)Air Botswana, then Airlink
    BP
    4Z

GBE to CPT: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from GBE to CPT?

Air Botswana and Airlink fly nonstop from Gaborone (GBE) to Cape Town (CPT).

How far is Gaborone from Cape Town by plane?

Gaborone (GBE) and Cape Town (CPT) are 785 miles (1,264 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does GBE to CPT cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for GBE to CPT with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Gaborone and Cape Town?

The most direct connections are through Johannesburg (JNB) and Maun (MUB). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example South African Airways through Johannesburg.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.