Nonstop flight route between Francistown, Botswana and Auxerre, France:
Departure Airport:
(21°9'33"S by 27°28'27"E)
Arrival Airport:
(47°50'47"N by 3°29'48"E)
Distance from FRW to AUF:
4,994.50 miles (8,037.84 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Francistown International Airport/Francistown Air Base (FRW), Francistown, Botswana and Auxerre - Branches Aerodrome (AUF), Auxerre, France would travel a Great Circle distance of 4,994 miles (or 8,038 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 Francistown International Airport/Francistown Air Base and Auxerre - Branches Aerodrome, 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 Francistown International Airport/Francistown Air Base and Auxerre - Branches Aerodrome. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure 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 |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | AUF / LFLA |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Auxerre, France |
| GPS Coordinates: | 47°50'47"N by 3°29'48"E |
| Area Served: | Auxerre / Branches, Yonne, France |
| Operator/Owner: | CCI de l'Yonne |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 523 feet (159 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from AUF |
| More Information: | AUF Maps & Info |
Facts about Francistown International Airport/Francistown Air Base (FRW):
- The airport received plans for reconstruction and expansion in 2008 to be completed in time for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, as Francistown could receive an influx of foreign tourists due to the World Cup in neighbouring South Africa.
- Francistown International Airport/Francistown Air Base (FRW) has 2 runways.
- 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.
- 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.
- In addition to being known as "Francistown International Airport/Francistown Air Base", another name for FRW is "FBFT [1]".
- Phase One of the construction cost P224 million, while Phase three cost P160 million.
Facts about Auxerre - Branches Aerodrome (AUF):
- Auxerre - Branches Aerodrome (AUF) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Auxerre - Branches Aerodrome (AUF) is Chatham Islands (CHT), which is nearly antipodal to Auxerre - Branches Aerodrome (meaning Auxerre - Branches Aerodrome is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Chatham Islands), and is located 12,158 miles (19,566 kilometers) away in Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand.
- Because of Auxerre - Branches Aerodrome's relatively low elevation of 523 feet, planes can take off or land at Auxerre - Branches Aerodrome 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.
- In addition to being known as "Auxerre - Branches Aerodrome", another name for AUF is "Aérodrome d'Auxerre - Branches".
- The closest airport to Auxerre - Branches Aerodrome (AUF) is Troyes - Barberey Airport (QYR), which is located 41 miles (65 kilometers) NE of AUF.
| 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 | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 40.67 miles (65.46 km) NE | Troyes - Barberey Airport (QYR) | Troyes, France | |
| 2 | 71.86 miles (115.66 km) NNE | Châlons Vatry Airport (XCR) | Vatry, France | |
| 3 | 75.61 miles (121.68 km) SW | Bourges Airport (BOU) | Bourges, France | |
| 4 | 79.43 miles (127.83 km) NW | Paris Orly Airport (ORY) | Paris-Orly, Paris, France | |
| 5 | 80.98 miles (130.33 km) W | Orléans - Bricy Air Base (ORE) | Orléans, France | |
| 6 | 84.12 miles (135.37 km) ESE | Dijon Air Base (DIJ) | Dijon, France | |
| 7 | 84.56 miles (136.09 km) N | Château-Thierry - Belleau Aerodrome (XCY) | Château-Thierry, France | |
| 8 | 89.41 miles (143.90 km) NW | Toussus-le-Noble Airport (TNF) | Toussus-le-Noble, France | |
| 9 | 90.72 miles (145.99 km) S | Moulins - Montbeugny Airport (XMU) | Moulins, Allier, France | |
| 10 | 91.39 miles (147.08 km) NNW | Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) | Paris, France | |
| 11 | 91.45 miles (147.18 km) NNW | Paris–Le Bourget Airport (LBG) | Le Bourget (near Paris), France | |
| 12 | 100.30 miles (161.41 km) WNW | Chartres - Champhol Aerodrome (QTJ) | Chartres, France | |
| 13 | 104.27 miles (167.80 km) NNE | Reims-Champagne Air Base (RHE) | Reims, France | |
| 14 | 106.23 miles (170.97 km) ESE | Dole - Jura Airport (DLE) | Dole, France | |
| 15 | 107.47 miles (172.95 km) SW | Châteauroux-Centre "Marcel Dassault" Airport (CHR) | Châteauroux / Déols, France | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,157.90 miles (19,566.20 km) S | Chatham Islands (CHT) | Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand | |
| 2 | 11,828.61 miles (19,036.26 km) ESE | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| 3 | 11,826.96 miles (19,033.61 km) SE | Kaikoura Aerodrome (KBZ) | Kaikoura, New Zealand | |
| 4 | 11,824.25 miles (19,029.24 km) SE | Hood Aerodrome (MRO) | Masterton, New Zealand | |
| 5 | 11,816.43 miles (19,016.66 km) SE | Wellington International Airport (WLG) | Wellington, New Zealand | |
| 6 | 11,813.67 miles (19,012.21 km) ESE | Oamaru Airport (OAM) | Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand | |
| 7 | 11,812.38 miles (19,010.13 km) ESE | Ashburton Aerodrome (ASG) | Ashburton, New Zealand | |
| 8 | 11,800.59 miles (18,991.17 km) ESE | Richard Pearse Airport (Timaru Airport) (TIU) | Timaru, New Zealand | |
| 9 | 11,799.96 miles (18,990.14 km) SE | Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) | Paraparaumu Beach, New Zealand | |
| 10 | 11,795.87 miles (18,983.56 km) E | Dunedin International Airport (DUD) | Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand | |
| 11 | 11,793.64 miles (18,979.97 km) SE | Woodbourne Airport (BHE) | Blenheim, New Zealand | |
| 12 | 11,786.90 miles (18,969.12 km) SE | Palmerston North Airport (PMR) | Palmerston North, New Zealand | |
| 13 | 11,770.49 miles (18,942.71 km) SSE | Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) | Napier, New Zealand | |
| 14 | 11,759.26 miles (18,924.65 km) SE | Nelson AirportTe Papa Waka Rererangi o Whakatū (NSN) | Nelson, New Zealand | |
| 15 | 11,748.78 miles (18,907.77 km) SE | Wanganui Airport (WAG) | Wanganui, New Zealand | |