SHO
Manzini
Eswatini
13,591 km
8,445 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
13,591 km
8,445 mi / 7,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Mbabane
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SHO TPA
Airport Name King Mswati III Intl Tampa International Airport
IATA Code SHO TPA
ICAO Code FDSK KTPA
City Manzini Tampa
Country Eswatini United States
Timezone Africa/Mbabane America/New_York
Elevation 1,092 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -26.360000, 31.720000 27.980000, -82.530000

Manzini (SHO) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Mswati III Intl (SHO) in Manzini, Eswatini to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 13,591 kilometers (8,445 miles / 7,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Eswatini with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:24 in Manzini, it's 03:24 in Tampa. With a 7-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 1,066 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than King Mswati III Intl.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Manzini (SHO) follows a heading of 105° (east 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 King Mswati III Intl (SHO) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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