PVG
Shanghai
China
11,491 km
7,140 miles
SHO
Manzini
Eswatini
Distance
11,491 km
7,140 mi / 6,205 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
247°
west southwest

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PVG SHO
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport King Mswati III Intl
IATA Code PVG SHO
ICAO Code ZSPD FDSK
City Shanghai Manzini
Country China Eswatini
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Mbabane
Elevation 13 ft 1,092 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -26.360000, 31.720000

Shanghai (PVG) to Manzini (SHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to King Mswati III Intl (SHO) in Manzini, Eswatini is 11,491 kilometers (7,140 miles / 6,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 China 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 00:34 in Shanghai, it's 18:34 in Manzini. With a 6-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 1,079 feet between the two airports. King Mswati III Intl sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Manzini (SHO) to Shanghai (PVG) 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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and King Mswati III Intl (SHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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