HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
10,365 km
6,440 miles
SHO
Manzini
Eswatini
Distance
10,365 km
6,440 mi / 5,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HKG SHO
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport King Mswati III Intl
IATA Code HKG SHO
ICAO Code VHHH FDSK
City Hong Kong Manzini
Country Hong Kong Eswatini
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Mbabane
Elevation 28 ft 1,092 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -26.360000, 31.720000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Manzini (SHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to King Mswati III Intl (SHO) in Manzini, Eswatini is 10,365 kilometers (6,440 miles / 5,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Hong Kong 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 14:40 in Hong Kong, it's 08:40 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 1,064 feet between the two airports. King Mswati III Intl sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport.

The return flight from Manzini (SHO) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 67° (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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and King Mswati III Intl (SHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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