FRW
Francistown
Botswana
12,185 km
7,571 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
12,185 km
7,571 mi / 6,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
56°
east northeast

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FRW ICN
Airport Name Francistown Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code FRW ICN
ICAO Code FBFT RKSI
City Francistown Seoul
Country Botswana South Korea
Timezone Africa/Gaborone Asia/Seoul
Elevation 3,283 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -21.160000, 27.470000 37.470000, 126.450000

Francistown (FRW) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Francistown Airport (FRW) in Francistown, Botswana to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 12,185 kilometers (7,571 miles / 6,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:40 in Francistown, it's 12:40 in Seoul. With a 7-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 3,260 feet between the two airports. Incheon International Airport sits lower than Francistown Airport.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Francistown (FRW) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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