NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,840 km
1,764 miles
SHO
Manzini
Eswatini
Distance
2,840 km
1,764 mi / 1,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
191°
south

Airport Comparison

NBO SHO
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport King Mswati III Intl
IATA Code NBO SHO
ICAO Code HKJK FDSK
City Nairobi Manzini
Country Kenya Eswatini
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Mbabane
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,092 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -26.360000, 31.720000

Nairobi (NBO) to Manzini (SHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to King Mswati III Intl (SHO) in Manzini, Eswatini is 2,840 kilometers (1,764 miles / 1,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:31 in Nairobi, it's 11:31 in Manzini.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,238 feet between the two airports. King Mswati III Intl sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Manzini (SHO) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and King Mswati III Intl (SHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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