FRW
Francistown
Botswana
14,253 km
8,856 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
14,253 km
8,856 mi / 7,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FRW IAH
Airport Name Francistown Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code FRW IAH
ICAO Code FBFT KIAH
City Francistown Houston
Country Botswana United States
Timezone Africa/Gaborone America/Chicago
Elevation 3,283 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -21.160000, 27.470000 29.980000, -95.340000

Francistown (FRW) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Francistown Airport (FRW) in Francistown, Botswana to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 14,253 kilometers (8,856 miles / 7,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 11:07 in Francistown, it's 03:07 in Houston. 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 3,187 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Francistown Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Francistown (FRW) follows a heading of 94° (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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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