ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
3,573 km
2,220 miles
FRW
Francistown
Botswana
Distance
3,573 km
2,220 mi / 1,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
200°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD FRW
Airport Name Bole International Airport Francistown Airport
IATA Code ADD FRW
ICAO Code HAAB FBFT
City Addis Ababa Francistown
Country Ethiopia Botswana
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 7,630 ft 3,283 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -21.160000, 27.470000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Francistown (FRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Francistown Airport (FRW) in Francistown, Botswana is 3,573 kilometers (2,220 miles / 1,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Botswana. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:01 in Addis Ababa, it's 03:01 in Francistown.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,347 feet between the two airports. Francistown Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Francistown (FRW) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 21° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Francistown Airport (FRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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