ADL
Adelaide
Australia
10,440 km
6,487 miles
FRW
Francistown
Botswana
Distance
10,440 km
6,487 mi / 5,637 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
241°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

ADL FRW
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Francistown Airport
IATA Code ADL FRW
ICAO Code YPAD FBFT
City Adelaide Francistown
Country Australia Botswana
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 20 ft 3,283 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -21.160000, 27.470000

Adelaide (ADL) to Francistown (FRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Francistown Airport (FRW) in Francistown, Botswana is 10,440 kilometers (6,487 miles / 5,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Botswana. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:43 in Adelaide, it's 20:13 in Francistown. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,263 feet between the two airports. Francistown Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Francistown (FRW) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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