FRW
Francistown
Botswana
7,219 km
4,486 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,219 km
4,486 mi / 3,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

FRW GIG
Airport Name Francistown Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FRW GIG
ICAO Code FBFT SBGL
City Francistown Rio De Janeiro
Country Botswana Brazil
Timezone Africa/Gaborone America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3,283 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -21.160000, 27.470000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Francistown (FRW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Francistown Airport (FRW) in Francistown, Botswana to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,219 kilometers (4,486 miles / 3,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:39 in Francistown, it's 03:39 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,255 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Francistown Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Francistown (FRW) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). 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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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