CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,516 km
942 miles
SHO
Manzini
Eswatini
Distance
1,516 km
942 mi / 819 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT SHO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport King Mswati III Intl
IATA Code CPT SHO
ICAO Code FACT FDSK
City Cape Town Manzini
Country South Africa Eswatini
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Mbabane
Elevation 151 ft 1,092 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -26.360000, 31.720000

Cape Town (CPT) to Manzini (SHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to King Mswati III Intl (SHO) in Manzini, Eswatini is 1,516 kilometers (942 miles / 819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:13 in Cape Town, it's 04:13 in Manzini.

The return flight from Manzini (SHO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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