MCO
Orlando
United States
12,953 km
8,049 miles
PKW
Selebi Phikwe Airport
Botswana
Distance
12,953 km
8,049 mi / 6,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MCO PKW
Airport Name Orlando International Airport Selebi Phikwe Airport
IATA Code MCO PKW
ICAO Code KMCO FBSP
City Orlando N/A
Country United States Botswana
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 96 ft 2,925 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, -81.310000 -22.060000, 27.830000

Orlando (MCO) to Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States to Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) in Selebi Phikwe Airport, Botswana is 12,953 kilometers (8,049 miles / 6,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 United States with Botswana. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:24 in Orlando, it's 15:24 in Selebi Phikwe Airport. 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 2,829 feet between the two airports. Selebi Phikwe Airport sits higher than Orlando International Airport.

The return flight from Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) to Orlando (MCO) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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