APW
Apia
Samoa
14,862 km
9,235 miles
SHO
Manzini
Eswatini
Distance
14,862 km
9,235 mi / 8,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
210°
south southwest

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APW SHO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport King Mswati III Intl
IATA Code APW SHO
ICAO Code NSFA FDSK
City Apia Manzini
Country Samoa Eswatini
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Mbabane
Elevation 58 ft 1,092 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -26.360000, 31.720000

Apia (APW) to Manzini (SHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to King Mswati III Intl (SHO) in Manzini, Eswatini is 14,862 kilometers (9,235 miles / 8,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 Samoa 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 14:12 in Apia, it's 03:12 in Manzini. With a 11-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 1,034 feet between the two airports. King Mswati III Intl sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Manzini (SHO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 147° (south 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 Faleolo International Airport (APW) and King Mswati III Intl (SHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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