LHR
London
United Kingdom
9,209 km
5,722 miles
SHO
Manzini
Eswatini
Distance
9,209 km
5,722 mi / 4,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
151°
south southeast

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LHR SHO
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport King Mswati III Intl
IATA Code LHR SHO
ICAO Code EGLL FDSK
City London Manzini
Country United Kingdom Eswatini
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Mbabane
Elevation 83 ft 1,092 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -26.360000, 31.720000

London (LHR) to Manzini (SHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to King Mswati III Intl (SHO) in Manzini, Eswatini is 9,209 kilometers (5,722 miles / 4,972 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 07:01 in London, it's 09:01 in Manzini.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,009 feet between the two airports. King Mswati III Intl sits higher than London Heathrow Airport.

The return flight from Manzini (SHO) to London (LHR) 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and King Mswati III Intl (SHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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