FRW
Francistown
Botswana
16,304 km
10,131 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
16,304 km
10,131 mi / 8,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
298°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

FRW SAN
Airport Name Francistown Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code FRW SAN
ICAO Code FBFT KSAN
City Francistown San Diego
Country Botswana United States
Timezone Africa/Gaborone America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,283 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -21.160000, 27.470000 32.730000, -117.190000

Francistown (FRW) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Francistown Airport (FRW) in Francistown, Botswana to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 16,304 kilometers (10,131 miles / 8,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 21:57 in Francistown, it's 12:57 in San Diego. With a 9-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 3,266 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Francistown Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Francistown (FRW) follows a heading of 79° (east northeast). 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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