FRW
Francistown
Botswana
742 km
461 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
742 km
461 mi / 401 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

FRW MPM
Airport Name Francistown Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code FRW MPM
ICAO Code FBFT FQMA
City Francistown Maputo
Country Botswana Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Gaborone Africa/Maputo
Elevation 3,283 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -21.160000, 27.470000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Francistown (FRW) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Francistown Airport (FRW) in Francistown, Botswana to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 742 kilometers (461 miles / 401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Botswana with Mozambique. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:07 in Francistown, it's 03:07 in Maputo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,138 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Francistown Airport.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Francistown (FRW) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). 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 Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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