PDX
Portland
United States
16,892 km
10,496 miles
SHO
Manzini
Eswatini
Distance
16,892 km
10,496 mi / 9,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PDX SHO
Airport Name Portland International Airport King Mswati III Intl
IATA Code PDX SHO
ICAO Code KPDX FDSK
City Portland Manzini
Country United States Eswatini
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Mbabane
Elevation 31 ft 1,092 ft
Coordinates 45.590000, -122.600000 -26.360000, 31.720000

Portland (PDX) to Manzini (SHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to King Mswati III Intl (SHO) in Manzini, Eswatini is 16,892 kilometers (10,496 miles / 9,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:20 in Portland, it's 07:20 in Manzini. With a 10-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 1,061 feet between the two airports. King Mswati III Intl sits higher than Portland International Airport.

The return flight from Manzini (SHO) to Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 320° (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 Portland International Airport (PDX) and King Mswati III Intl (SHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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