KHW
Khwai River Lodge
Botswana
12,439 km
7,729 miles
MCO
Orlando
United States
Distance
12,439 km
7,729 mi / 6,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KHW MCO
Airport Name Khwai River Lodge Airport Orlando International Airport
IATA Code KHW MCO
ICAO Code FBKR KMCO
City Khwai River Lodge Orlando
Country Botswana United States
Timezone Africa/Gaborone America/New_York
Elevation 3,000 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -19.150000, 23.780000 28.430000, -81.310000

Khwai River Lodge (KHW) to Orlando (MCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Khwai River Lodge Airport (KHW) in Khwai River Lodge, Botswana to Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States is 12,439 kilometers (7,729 miles / 6,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 09:17 in Khwai River Lodge, it's 02:17 in Orlando. With a 7-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 2,904 feet between the two airports. Orlando International Airport sits lower than Khwai River Lodge Airport.

The return flight from Orlando (MCO) to Khwai River Lodge (KHW) follows a heading of 101° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Khwai River Lodge Airport (KHW) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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