FRW
Francistown
Botswana
19,456 km
12,090 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
19,456 km
12,090 mi / 10,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

FRW HNL
Airport Name Francistown Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code FRW HNL
ICAO Code FBFT PHNL
City Francistown Honolulu
Country Botswana United States
Timezone Africa/Gaborone Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 3,283 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -21.160000, 27.470000 21.320000, -157.920000

Francistown (FRW) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Francistown Airport (FRW) in Francistown, Botswana to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 19,456 kilometers (12,090 miles / 10,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 United States. 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 08:43 in Francistown, it's 20:43 in Honolulu. With a 12-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 3,270 feet between the two airports. Daniel K Inouye International Airport sits lower than Francistown Airport.

The return flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Francistown (FRW) follows a heading of 271° (west). 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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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