BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,885 km
5,521 miles
FRW
Francistown
Botswana
Distance
8,885 km
5,521 mi / 4,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BKK FRW
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Francistown Airport
IATA Code BKK FRW
ICAO Code VTBS FBFT
City Bangkok Francistown
Country Thailand Botswana
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 5 ft 3,283 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -21.160000, 27.470000

Bangkok (BKK) to Francistown (FRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Francistown Airport (FRW) in Francistown, Botswana is 8,885 kilometers (5,521 miles / 4,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Botswana. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:15 in Bangkok, it's 03:15 in Francistown. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,278 feet between the two airports. Francistown Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Francistown (FRW) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 71° (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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Francistown Airport (FRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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