LGW
London
United Kingdom
9,168 km
5,697 miles
SHO
Manzini
Eswatini
Distance
9,168 km
5,697 mi / 4,951 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
151°
south southeast

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LGW SHO
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport King Mswati III Intl
IATA Code LGW SHO
ICAO Code EGKK FDSK
City London Manzini
Country United Kingdom Eswatini
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Mbabane
Elevation 202 ft 1,092 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -26.360000, 31.720000

London (LGW) to Manzini (SHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to King Mswati III Intl (SHO) in Manzini, Eswatini is 9,168 kilometers (5,697 miles / 4,951 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:27 in London, it's 13:27 in Manzini.

The return flight from Manzini (SHO) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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