DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
14,430 km
8,966 miles
FRW
Francistown
Botswana
Distance
14,430 km
8,966 mi / 7,791 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
91°
east

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DFW FRW
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Francistown Airport
IATA Code DFW FRW
ICAO Code KDFW FBFT
City Dallas-Fort Worth Francistown
Country United States Botswana
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 606 ft 3,283 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 -21.160000, 27.470000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Francistown (FRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Francistown Airport (FRW) in Francistown, Botswana is 14,430 kilometers (8,966 miles / 7,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 23:45 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 07:45 in Francistown. With a 8-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 2,677 feet between the two airports. Francistown Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The return flight from Francistown (FRW) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 296° (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 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Francistown Airport (FRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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