FRW
Francistown
Botswana
10,943 km
6,800 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
10,943 km
6,800 mi / 5,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
78°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

FRW MNL
Airport Name Francistown Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code FRW MNL
ICAO Code FBFT RPLL
City Francistown Manila
Country Botswana Philippines
Timezone Africa/Gaborone Asia/Manila
Elevation 3,283 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -21.160000, 27.470000 14.510000, 121.020000

Francistown (FRW) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Francistown Airport (FRW) in Francistown, Botswana to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 10,943 kilometers (6,800 miles / 5,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Philippines. 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 19:12 in Francistown, it's 01:12 in Manila. With a 6-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 3,208 feet between the two airports. Ninoy Aquino International Airport sits lower than Francistown Airport.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Francistown (FRW) follows a heading of 250° (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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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