FRW
Francistown
Botswana
14,463 km
8,987 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,463 km
8,987 mi / 7,809 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

FRW MEX
Airport Name Francistown Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code FRW MEX
ICAO Code FBFT MMMX
City Francistown Mexico City
Country Botswana Mexico
Timezone Africa/Gaborone America/Mexico_City
Elevation 3,283 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -21.160000, 27.470000 19.440000, -99.070000

Francistown (FRW) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Francistown Airport (FRW) in Francistown, Botswana to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,463 kilometers (8,987 miles / 7,809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Mexico. 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 02:30 in Francistown, it's 18:30 in Mexico City. 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 4,033 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Francistown Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Francistown (FRW) follows a heading of 102° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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