KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,717 km
1,688 miles
SHO
Manzini
Eswatini
Distance
2,717 km
1,688 mi / 1,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
177°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL SHO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport King Mswati III Intl
IATA Code KGL SHO
ICAO Code HRYR FDSK
City Kigali Manzini
Country Rwanda Eswatini
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Mbabane
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,092 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -26.360000, 31.720000

Kigali (KGL) to Manzini (SHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to King Mswati III Intl (SHO) in Manzini, Eswatini is 2,717 kilometers (1,688 miles / 1,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 Rwanda with Eswatini. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:43 in Kigali, it's 04:43 in Manzini.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,767 feet between the two airports. King Mswati III Intl sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Manzini (SHO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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