Nonstop flight route between Ferry Reach (near Hamilton), Bermuda and Francistown, Botswana:
Departure Airport:
(32°21'51"N by 64°40'42"W)
Arrival Airport:
(21°9'33"S by 27°28'27"E)
Distance from BDA to FRW:
7,107.95 miles (11,439.10 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA), Ferry Reach (near Hamilton), Bermuda and Francistown International Airport/Francistown Air Base (FRW), Francistown, Botswana would travel a Great Circle distance of 7,108 miles (or 11,439 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between L.F. Wade International Airport and Francistown International Airport/Francistown Air Base, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between L.F. Wade International Airport and Francistown International Airport/Francistown Air Base. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | BDA / TXKF |
| Airport Name: | L.F. Wade International Airport |
| Location: | Ferry Reach (near Hamilton), Bermuda |
| GPS Coordinates: | 32°21'51"N by 64°40'42"W |
| Area Served: | Bermuda |
| Operator/Owner: | Government of Bermuda |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 18 feet (5 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from BDA |
| More Information: | BDA Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | FRW / FBFT |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Francistown, Botswana |
| GPS Coordinates: | 21°9'33"S by 27°28'27"E |
| Operator/Owner: | Botswana Defence Force/Botswana CAA |
| Airport Type: | Public/Military |
| Elevation: | 3283 feet (1,001 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from FRW |
| More Information: | FRW Maps & Info |
Facts about L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA):
- The airport offers US Customs and Immigration preclearance, which means US-bound passengers clear Customs in Bermuda.
- The furthest airport from L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) is Rottnest Airport (RTS), which is nearly antipodal to L.F. Wade International Airport (meaning L.F. Wade International Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Rottnest Airport), and is located 12,409 miles (19,970 kilometers) away in Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia.
- Because of L.F. Wade International Airport's relatively low elevation of 18 feet, planes can take off or land at L.F. Wade International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- On 16 April 2007 the airport was renamed "L.F.
- On 6 December 1952 A Cubana de Aviación DC-4 crashed after taking off from the airport killing 37 passengers out of 41 passengers and crew.
- L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) is Billy Mitchell Airport (HNC), which is located 658 miles (1,059 kilometers) WNW of BDA.
Facts about Francistown International Airport/Francistown Air Base (FRW):
- Two new runways are being added as well as the renovations of the current ones.
- The furthest airport from Francistown International Airport/Francistown Air Base (FRW) is Hilo International Airport (ITO), which is nearly antipodal to Francistown International Airport/Francistown Air Base (meaning Francistown International Airport/Francistown Air Base is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Hilo International Airport), and is located 12,246 miles (19,707 kilometers) away in Hilo, Hawaii, United States.
- Francistown International Airport/Francistown Air Base (FRW) has 2 runways.
- In addition to being known as "Francistown International Airport/Francistown Air Base", another name for FRW is "FBFT [1]".
- The closest airport to Francistown International Airport/Francistown Air Base (FRW) is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ), which is located 108 miles (174 kilometers) NE of FRW.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 658.19 miles (1,059.25 km) WNW | Billy Mitchell Airport (HNC) | Hatteras, North Carolina, United States |     |
| 2 | 675.68 miles (1,087.40 km) WNW | Dare County Regional Airport (MEO) | Manteo, North Carolina, United States | |
| 3 | 676.57 miles (1,088.83 km) WNW | First Flight Airport (FFA) | Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, United States | |
| 4 | 682.11 miles (1,097.74 km) NNW | Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) | Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 5 | 688.10 miles (1,107.39 km) WNW | Pine Island Airport (DUF) | Corolla, North Carolina, United States | |
| 6 | 704.39 miles (1,133.60 km) NNW | Marthas Vineyard Airport (MVY) | Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 7 | 708.54 miles (1,140.29 km) WNW | Elizabeth City Regional Airport (ECG) | Elizabeth City, North Carolina, United States | |
| 8 | 712.93 miles (1,147.34 km) NNW | Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) | Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 9 | 714.82 miles (1,150.38 km) WNW | Naval Air Station Oceana (NTU) | Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States | |
| 10 | 717.15 miles (1,154.14 km) NW | Ocean City Municipal Airport (OCE) | Ocean City, Maryland, United States | |
| 11 | 717.64 miles (1,154.93 km) NNW | Block Island State Airport (BID) | Block Island, Rhode Island, United States | |
| 12 | 718.10 miles (1,155.66 km) NNW | Otis Air National Guard Base Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod (FMH) | Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 13 | 720.24 miles (1,159.10 km) NW | Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) | Wallops Island, Virginia, United States | |
| 14 | 722.73 miles (1,163.11 km) NNW | Montauk Airport (MTP) | Montauk, New York, United States | |
| 15 | 724.42 miles (1,165.83 km) WNW | Northeastern Regional Airport (EDE) | Edenton, North Carolina, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,408.99 miles (19,970.29 km) SSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 12,399.25 miles (19,954.61 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 12,389.01 miles (19,938.13 km) SW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 12,363.77 miles (19,897.51 km) SSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 12,345.27 miles (19,867.74 km) S | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 12,327.85 miles (19,839.71 km) S | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 12,297.20 miles (19,790.37 km) SSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 12,293.54 miles (19,784.49 km) S | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 12,273.15 miles (19,751.67 km) SW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 12,214.35 miles (19,657.05 km) S | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 12,208.29 miles (19,647.29 km) SW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 12,187.58 miles (19,613.96 km) S | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 12,167.75 miles (19,582.05 km) S | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 12,147.37 miles (19,549.24 km) WSW | Windarling Airport (WRN) | Windarling, Australia | |
| 15 | 12,107.78 miles (19,485.54 km) SSE | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 108.15 miles (174.04 km) NE | Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) | Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | |
| 2 | 177.23 miles (285.23 km) N | Hwange National Park Airport (HWN) | Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe | |
| 3 | 195.21 miles (314.16 km) NE | Gweru-Thornhill Air Base (GWE) | Gweru, Zimbabwe | |
| 4 | 224.67 miles (361.56 km) SE | Polokwane International Airport (PTG) | Polokwane, South Africa | |
| 5 | 231.79 miles (373.02 km) ENE | Masvingo Airport (MVZ) | Masvingo, Zimbabwe | |
| 6 | 236.92 miles (381.28 km) NNW | Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | |
| 7 | 254.47 miles (409.52 km) NNW | Livingstone Airport (LVI) | Livingstone, Zambia | |
| 8 | 254.68 miles (409.87 km) SSW | Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) | Gaborone, Botswana | |
| 9 | 264.79 miles (426.13 km) E | Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) | Chiredzi, Zimbabwe | |
| 10 | 274.11 miles (441.13 km) WNW | Maun Airport (MUB) | Maun, Botswana | |
| 11 | 274.92 miles (442.45 km) NNW | Kasane Airport (BBK) | Kasane, Botswana | |
| 12 | 289.04 miles (465.16 km) S | Pilanesberg International Airport (NTY) | Pilanesberg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 296.07 miles (476.48 km) SW | Jwaneng Airport (JWA) | Jwaneng, Botswana | |
| 14 | 300.56 miles (483.71 km) SSW | Lobatse Airport (LOQ) | Lobatse, Botswana | |
| 15 | 303.25 miles (488.04 km) SE | Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) | Phalaborwa, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,245.59 miles (19,707.31 km) ENE | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 12,218.36 miles (19,663.49 km) ENE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 12,212.63 miles (19,654.27 km) ENE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 12,211.04 miles (19,651.72 km) ENE | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 12,210.32 miles (19,650.56 km) E | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 12,188.69 miles (19,615.75 km) ENE | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 12,184.32 miles (19,608.72 km) E | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 12,169.04 miles (19,584.12 km) E | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 12,150.23 miles (19,553.84 km) E | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 12,150.10 miles (19,553.65 km) E | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 12,142.28 miles (19,541.06 km) E | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 12,089.08 miles (19,455.43 km) E | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 12,089.08 miles (19,455.43 km) E | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 12,081.19 miles (19,442.75 km) E | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 12,079.58 miles (19,440.14 km) E | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |