Nonstop flight route between Burns Lake, British Columbia, Canada and Francistown, Botswana:
Departure Airport:
(54°22'35"N by 125°57'5"W)
Arrival Airport:
(21°9'33"S by 27°28'27"E)
Distance from YPZ to FRW:
9,755.22 miles (15,699.46 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Burns Lake Airport (YPZ), Burns Lake, British Columbia, Canada and Francistown International Airport/Francistown Air Base (FRW), Francistown, Botswana would travel a Great Circle distance of 9,755 miles (or 15,699 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 Burns Lake 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 Burns Lake 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: | YPZ / CYPZ |
| Airport Name: | Burns Lake Airport |
| Location: | Burns Lake, British Columbia, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 54°22'35"N by 125°57'5"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Airport Society |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 2343 feet (714 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from YPZ |
| More Information: | YPZ 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 Burns Lake Airport (YPZ):
- The furthest airport from Burns Lake Airport (YPZ) is East London Airport (ELS), which is located 10,487 miles (16,877 kilometers) away in East London, South Africa.
- Burns Lake Airport (YPZ) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Burns Lake Airport (YPZ) is Smithers Regional Airport (YYD), which is located 58 miles (94 kilometers) WNW of YPZ.
Facts about Francistown International Airport/Francistown Air Base (FRW):
- However, currently the project is expected to miss its May deadline, after the airport in Gaborone also missed its deadline set date for May 10, 2010, with contractors at both sites struggling to finalise each stage of construction in time.
- The new terminal building opened in 2011 and the old terminal is now used by the Botswana Defence Force.
- Francistown is home to Botswana Defence Force Air Wing's Z3 Transport Squadron and Z12 Transport Squadron.
- 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.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 58.23 miles (93.71 km) WNW | Smithers Regional Airport (YYD) | Smithers, British Columbia, Canada |     |
| 2 | 105.79 miles (170.24 km) W | Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat (YXT) | Terrace, British Columbia and Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 3 | 135.65 miles (218.31 km) SSE | Anahim Lake Airport (YAA) | Anahim Lake, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 4 | 136.82 miles (220.19 km) ESE | Prince George Airport (YXS) | Prince George, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 5 | 139.96 miles (225.24 km) S | Bella Coola Airport (QBC) | Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 6 | 149.74 miles (240.99 km) WSW | Hartley Bay Water Aerodrome (YTB) | Hartley Bay, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 7 | 156.74 miles (252.26 km) SSW | Ocean Falls Water Aerodrome (ZOF) | Ocean Falls, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 8 | 168.83 miles (271.71 km) ESE | Quesnel Airport (YQZ) | Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 9 | 174.41 miles (280.69 km) W | Prince Rupert/Seal Cove Water Airport (ZSW) | Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 10 | 176.68 miles (284.35 km) SSW | Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport (ZEL) | Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 11 | 177.25 miles (285.25 km) SSW | Bella Bella/Shearwater Water Aerodrome (YSX) | Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 12 | 181.11 miles (291.46 km) W | Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) | Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 13 | 185.90 miles (299.18 km) W | Kitkatla Water Aerodrome (YKK) | Kitkatla, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 14 | 191.73 miles (308.56 km) NW | Hyder Seaplane Base (WHD) | Hyder, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 192.04 miles (309.06 km) NW | Stewart Aerodrome (ZST) | Stewart, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,487.15 miles (16,877.38 km) SE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,486.92 miles (16,877.02 km) SE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,469.60 miles (16,849.14 km) SE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,434.19 miles (16,792.16 km) SE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,426.22 miles (16,779.33 km) SE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,379.89 miles (16,704.77 km) SE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,377.32 miles (16,700.64 km) SSE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 10,362.02 miles (16,676.01 km) SE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,360.43 miles (16,673.45 km) ESE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,352.12 miles (16,660.08 km) SE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,331.20 miles (16,626.41 km) SSE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,326.72 miles (16,619.20 km) SE | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,311.14 miles (16,594.12 km) SE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,309.77 miles (16,591.92 km) SE | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,305.91 miles (16,585.72 km) SE | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 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 | |