MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,946 km
9,287 miles
SHO
Manzini
Eswatini
Distance
14,946 km
9,287 mi / 8,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SHO
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport King Mswati III Intl
IATA Code MEX SHO
ICAO Code MMMX FDSK
City Mexico City Manzini
Country Mexico Eswatini
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Mbabane
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,092 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -26.360000, 31.720000

Mexico City (MEX) to Manzini (SHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to King Mswati III Intl (SHO) in Manzini, Eswatini is 14,946 kilometers (9,287 miles / 8,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Mexico 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 03:10 in Mexico City, it's 11:10 in Manzini. With a 8-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 6,224 feet between the two airports. King Mswati III Intl sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Manzini (SHO) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 272° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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