KIX
Osaka
Japan
12,796 km
7,951 miles
SHO
Manzini
Eswatini
Distance
12,796 km
7,951 mi / 6,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
254°
west southwest

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KIX SHO
Airport Name Kansai International Airport King Mswati III Intl
IATA Code KIX SHO
ICAO Code RJBB FDSK
City Osaka Manzini
Country Japan Eswatini
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Mbabane
Elevation 26 ft 1,092 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -26.360000, 31.720000

Osaka (KIX) to Manzini (SHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to King Mswati III Intl (SHO) in Manzini, Eswatini is 12,796 kilometers (7,951 miles / 6,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:01 in Osaka, it's 05:01 in Manzini. With a 7-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 1,066 feet between the two airports. King Mswati III Intl sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Manzini (SHO) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 62° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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