ATL
Atlanta
United States
13,346 km
8,293 miles
PKW
Selebi Phikwe Airport
Botswana
Distance
13,346 km
8,293 mi / 7,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

ATL PKW
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Selebi Phikwe Airport
IATA Code ATL PKW
ICAO Code KATL FBSP
City Atlanta N/A
Country United States Botswana
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 1,026 ft 2,925 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 -22.060000, 27.830000

Atlanta (ATL) to Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) in Selebi Phikwe Airport, Botswana is 13,346 kilometers (8,293 miles / 7,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 United States with Botswana. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:13 in Atlanta, it's 01:13 in Selebi Phikwe Airport. With a 7-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 1,899 feet between the two airports. Selebi Phikwe Airport sits higher than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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