Botswana to South Africa Β· 181 miles (292 km)

Gaborone (GBE) to Johannesburg (JNB) flights

3 airlines fly nonstop from Gaborone (GBE) to Johannesburg (JNB): Air Botswana, Airlink and South African Airways. The two airports are 181 miles (292 km) apart. South African Airways is in Star Alliance. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Maun and Kasane.

Airlines flying nonstop from GBE to JNB

  • BP
    Air BotswanaNot in an alliance
  • 4Z
    AirlinkNot in an alliance
  • South African Airways logo
    South African AirwaysStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book GBE to JNB with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

GBE to JNB with one stop

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

  • Via Maun (MUB)Air Botswana the whole way
    BP
    BP
    4Z
    5Z
  • Via Kasane (BBK)Air Botswana, then Airlink and CemAir
    BP
    4Z
    5Z

GBE to JNB: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from GBE to JNB?

Air Botswana, Airlink and South African Airways (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Gaborone (GBE) to Johannesburg (JNB).

How far is Gaborone from Johannesburg by plane?

Gaborone (GBE) and Johannesburg (JNB) are 181 miles (292 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book GBE to JNB award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does GBE to JNB 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 JNB with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Gaborone and Johannesburg?

The most direct connections are through Maun (MUB) and Kasane (BBK). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Botswana through Maun.

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.