JFK
New York
United States
13,131 km
8,159 miles
SHO
Manzini
Eswatini
Distance
13,131 km
8,159 mi / 7,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JFK SHO
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport King Mswati III Intl
IATA Code JFK SHO
ICAO Code KJFK FDSK
City New York Manzini
Country United States Eswatini
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Mbabane
Elevation 13 ft 1,092 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -26.360000, 31.720000

New York (JFK) to Manzini (SHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to King Mswati III Intl (SHO) in Manzini, Eswatini is 13,131 kilometers (8,159 miles / 7,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:47 in New York, it's 07:47 in Manzini. With a 7-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 1,079 feet between the two airports. King Mswati III Intl sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Manzini (SHO) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 304° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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