OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
11,333 km
7,042 miles
SHO
Manzini
Eswatini
Distance
11,333 km
7,042 mi / 6,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

OOL SHO
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport King Mswati III Intl
IATA Code OOL SHO
ICAO Code YBCG FDSK
City Gold Coast Manzini
Country Australia Eswatini
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Mbabane
Elevation 21 ft 1,092 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 -26.360000, 31.720000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Manzini (SHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to King Mswati III Intl (SHO) in Manzini, Eswatini is 11,333 kilometers (7,042 miles / 6,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 20:57 in Gold Coast, it's 12:57 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 1,071 feet between the two airports. King Mswati III Intl sits higher than Gold Coast Airport.

The return flight from Manzini (SHO) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 130° (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 Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and King Mswati III Intl (SHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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