FRW
Francistown
Botswana
9,063 km
5,631 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
9,063 km
5,631 mi / 4,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
359°
north

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FRW HEL
Airport Name Francistown Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code FRW HEL
ICAO Code FBFT EFHK
City Francistown Helsinki
Country Botswana Finland
Timezone Africa/Gaborone Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 3,283 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -21.160000, 27.470000 60.320000, 24.960000

Francistown (FRW) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Francistown Airport (FRW) in Francistown, Botswana to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 9,063 kilometers (5,631 miles / 4,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Finland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:52 in Francistown, it's 00:52 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,104 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Francistown Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Francistown (FRW) follows a heading of 178° (south). 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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