ADL
Adelaide
Australia
9,740 km
6,052 miles
SHO
Manzini
Eswatini
Distance
9,740 km
6,052 mi / 5,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL SHO
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport King Mswati III Intl
IATA Code ADL SHO
ICAO Code YPAD FDSK
City Adelaide Manzini
Country Australia Eswatini
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Mbabane
Elevation 20 ft 1,092 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -26.360000, 31.720000

Adelaide (ADL) to Manzini (SHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to King Mswati III Intl (SHO) in Manzini, Eswatini is 9,740 kilometers (6,052 miles / 5,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:58 in Adelaide, it's 11:28 in Manzini. With a 8.5-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 1,072 feet between the two airports. King Mswati III Intl sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Manzini (SHO) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 128° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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