BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,662 km
7,868 miles
FRW
Francistown
Botswana
Distance
12,662 km
7,868 mi / 6,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
99°
east

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BWI FRW
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Francistown Airport
IATA Code BWI FRW
ICAO Code KBWI FBFT
City Baltimore Francistown
Country United States Botswana
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 143 ft 3,283 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -21.160000, 27.470000

Baltimore (BWI) to Francistown (FRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Francistown Airport (FRW) in Francistown, Botswana is 12,662 kilometers (7,868 miles / 6,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 16:49 in Baltimore, it's 23:49 in Francistown. 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 3,140 feet between the two airports. Francistown Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Francistown (FRW) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 305° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Francistown Airport (FRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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