Flights to Francistown
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Francistown is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport | FRW | 4 km (2 mi) | 9,843 ft | 3,283 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,843 ft, FRW handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 3,283 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Francistown
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francistown to Johannesburg | South Africa | 562 km (349 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Francistown to Durban | South Africa | 1,028 km (639 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Francistown to Lubumbashi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,057 km (657 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Francistown to Lusaka | Zambia | 646 km (401 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Francistown to Pretoria | South Africa | 513 km (319 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Francistown to Soweto | South Africa | 568 km (353 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Francistown to Harare | Zimbabwe | 526 km (327 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Francistown to Maputo | Mozambique | 743 km (462 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Francistown to Matola | Mozambique | 734 km (456 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Francistown to Lilongwe | Malawi | 1,041 km (647 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Francistown to Gqeberha | South Africa | 1,434 km (891 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Francistown to Blantyre | Malawi | 992 km (616 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Francistown to Soshanguve | South Africa | 482 km (300 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Francistown to Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 983 km (611 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Francistown to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,183 km (735 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Francistown to Nampula | Mozambique | 1,412 km (878 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Francistown to Evaton | South Africa | 597 km (371 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Francistown to Beira | Mozambique | 778 km (483 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Francistown to Kitwe | Zambia | 933 km (580 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Francistown to Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 159 km (99 mi) | about 57 min |
| Francistown to Ndola | Zambia | 921 km (572 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Francistown to Benoni | South Africa | 564 km (351 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Francistown to São Paulo | Brazil | 7,539 km (4,685 mi) | about 10 h 25 min |
| Francistown to Lima | Peru | 10,990 km (6,829 mi) | about 14 h 50 min |
| Francistown to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 7,214 km (4,482 mi) | about 10 h |
| Francistown to Sydney | Australia | 11,475 km (7,130 mi) | about 15 h 28 min |
| Francistown to Santiago | Chile | 9,442 km (5,867 mi) | about 12 h 51 min |
| Francistown to Cape Town | South Africa | 1,676 km (1,041 mi) | about 2 h 54 min |
| Francistown to Surabaya | Indonesia | 9,227 km (5,733 mi) | about 12 h 35 min |
| Francistown to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 8,330 km (5,176 mi) | about 11 h 26 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Francistown?
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW) is the closest large airport at 4 km (2 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is FRW from Francistown city centre?
4 km (2 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Francistown on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.