FRW
Francistown
Botswana
14,921 km
9,271 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
14,921 km
9,271 mi / 8,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

FRW GDL
Airport Name Francistown Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code FRW GDL
ICAO Code FBFT MMGL
City Francistown Guadalajara
Country Botswana Mexico
Timezone Africa/Gaborone America/Mexico_City
Elevation 3,283 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates -21.160000, 27.470000 20.520000, -103.310000

Francistown (FRW) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Francistown Airport (FRW) in Francistown, Botswana to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 14,921 kilometers (9,271 miles / 8,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:49 in Francistown, it's 19:49 in Guadalajara. 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 1,733 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Francistown Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Francistown (FRW) follows a heading of 100° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Francistown Airport (FRW) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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