Distance From Alexander Bay Airport to King Mswati III International Airport, ALJ - SHO Distance

The distance from Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ) to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) is 943 miles or 1518 kilometers or 819 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Alexander Bay ( South Africa ) to Mpaka ( Eswatini )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Alexander Bay and Mpaka takes around 2 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alexander Bay Airport, Alexander Bay, South Africa to King Mswati III International Airport, Mpaka, Eswatini is 2 hours 10 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ALJ - SHO

Kilometers		1518 km
Statute Miles		943 miles
Nautical Miles		819 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 10 minutes

Alexander Bay Airport to King Mswati III International Airport Flight Route Map - ALJ to SHO Flight Path

Location of Alexander Bay Airport & King Mswati III International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Alexander Bay to Mpaka nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Alexander Bay, South Africa and Mpaka, Eswatini. .

Nonstop flight route between Alexander Bay, South Africa and Mpaka, Eswatini.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ALJ - SHO

Time difference between Alexander Bay (South Africa) and Mpaka (Eswatini) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Alexander Bay (South Africa)	2026-07-30, 12:56:28 SAST
Mpaka (Eswatini)	2026-07-30, 12:56:28 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ / FAAB) Alexander Bay, South Africa

Destination

King Mswati III International Airport (SHO / FDSK) Mpaka, Eswatini