Gaborone to Beira flights
Beira lies 1,063 km (660 mi) north-east of Gaborone, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 7 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Gaborone | Beira | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Botswana | Mozambique |
| Population | 246,325 | 687,764 |
| Elevation | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Gaborone) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
| Nearest large airport | GBE, 11 km out | BEW, 9 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Beira
Crossing from Botswana into Mozambique: money changes from the Pula to the Metical (MZN); sockets are BS 546, Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +258; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648880 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2807090.
Airports at each end
Leaving Gaborone
Gaborone is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Beira
Beira is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Beira International Airport (BEW), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beira International Airport | BEW | 9 km (6 mi) | 7,874 ft | 33 ft |
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Staying in Beira
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Beira. Of the 4 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (2). Guests have left 106 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Beira from Gaborone?
1,063 km (660 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Gaborone.
How long does it take to get from Gaborone to Beira by air?
About 2 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gaborone and Beira?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Gaborone to Beira flights?
Typically Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) to Beira International Airport (BEW).
What currency do I need in Beira?
The Metical (MZN).
Where can I stay in Beira?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Beira, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.