ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,003 km
2,488 miles
SHO
Manzini
Eswatini
Distance
4,003 km
2,488 mi / 2,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
191°
south

Airport Comparison

ADD SHO
Airport Name Bole International Airport King Mswati III Intl
IATA Code ADD SHO
ICAO Code HAAB FDSK
City Addis Ababa Manzini
Country Ethiopia Eswatini
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Mbabane
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,092 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -26.360000, 31.720000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Manzini (SHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to King Mswati III Intl (SHO) in Manzini, Eswatini is 4,003 kilometers (2,488 miles / 2,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Eswatini. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:16 in Addis Ababa, it's 09:16 in Manzini.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,538 feet between the two airports. King Mswati III Intl sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Manzini (SHO) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 Bole International Airport (ADD) and King Mswati III Intl (SHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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