AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,980 km
7,444 miles
SHO
Manzini
Eswatini
Distance
11,980 km
7,444 mi / 6,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
214°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL SHO
Airport Name Auckland International Airport King Mswati III Intl
IATA Code AKL SHO
ICAO Code NZAA FDSK
City Auckland Manzini
Country New Zealand Eswatini
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Mbabane
Elevation 23 ft 1,092 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -26.360000, 31.720000

Auckland (AKL) to Manzini (SHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to King Mswati III Intl (SHO) in Manzini, Eswatini is 11,980 kilometers (7,444 miles / 6,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 New Zealand with Eswatini. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:02 in Auckland, it's 08:02 in Manzini. With a 11-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 1,069 feet between the two airports. King Mswati III Intl sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Manzini (SHO) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 150° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and King Mswati III Intl (SHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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