FRW
Francistown
Botswana
7,522 km
4,674 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
7,522 km
4,674 mi / 4,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

FRW GRU
Airport Name Francistown Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code FRW GRU
ICAO Code FBFT SBGR
City Francistown Sao Paulo
Country Botswana Brazil
Timezone Africa/Gaborone America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3,283 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -21.160000, 27.470000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Francistown (FRW) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Francistown Airport (FRW) in Francistown, Botswana to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 7,522 kilometers (4,674 miles / 4,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 11:26 in Francistown, it's 06:26 in Sao Paulo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) 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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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