CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,718 km
3,553 miles
FRW
Francistown
Botswana
Distance
5,718 km
3,553 mi / 3,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
185°
south

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CAI FRW
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Francistown Airport
IATA Code CAI FRW
ICAO Code HECA FBFT
City Cairo Francistown
Country Egypt Botswana
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 382 ft 3,283 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -21.160000, 27.470000

Cairo (CAI) to Francistown (FRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Francistown Airport (FRW) in Francistown, Botswana is 5,718 kilometers (3,553 miles / 3,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:01 in Cairo, it's 05:01 in Francistown.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,901 feet between the two airports. Francistown Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Francistown (FRW) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 4° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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