MEL
Melbourne
Australia
10,053 km
6,247 miles
SHO
Manzini
Eswatini
Distance
10,053 km
6,247 mi / 5,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
235°
southwest

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MEL SHO
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport King Mswati III Intl
IATA Code MEL SHO
ICAO Code YMML FDSK
City Melbourne Manzini
Country Australia Eswatini
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Mbabane
Elevation 434 ft 1,092 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -26.360000, 31.720000

Melbourne (MEL) to Manzini (SHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to King Mswati III Intl (SHO) in Manzini, Eswatini is 10,053 kilometers (6,247 miles / 5,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 Australia 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 20:06 in Melbourne, it's 11:06 in Manzini. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Manzini (SHO) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 133° (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 Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and King Mswati III Intl (SHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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