FRW
Francistown
Botswana
15,307 km
9,511 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
15,307 km
9,511 mi / 8,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
325°
northwest

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FRW YYC
Airport Name Francistown Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code FRW YYC
ICAO Code FBFT CYYC
City Francistown Calgary
Country Botswana Canada
Timezone Africa/Gaborone America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,283 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -21.160000, 27.470000 51.110000, -114.020000

Francistown (FRW) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Francistown Airport (FRW) in Francistown, Botswana to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 15,307 kilometers (9,511 miles / 8,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Canada. 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 04:25 in Francistown, it's 19:25 in Calgary. 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.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Francistown (FRW) follows a heading of 60° (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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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