Distance From Gao Airport to King Mswati III International Airport, GAQ - SHO Distance

The distance from Gao Airport (GAQ) to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) is 3634 miles or 5848 kilometers or 3156 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 ( Mali ) to Mpaka ( Eswatini )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Mpaka takes around 8 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gao Airport, , Mali to King Mswati III International Airport, Mpaka, Eswatini is 8 hours 21 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 • GAQ - SHO

Kilometers		5848 km
Statute Miles		3634 miles
Nautical Miles		3156 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 21 minutes

Gao Airport to King Mswati III International Airport Flight Route Map - GAQ to SHO Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between , Mali and Mpaka, Eswatini. .

Nonstop flight route between , Mali and Mpaka, Eswatini.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GAQ - SHO

Time difference between (Mali) and Mpaka (Eswatini) is 2 Hours.
Mpaka time is 2 Hours ahead of .

Location	Local Time
(Mali)	2026-06-13, 20:53:14 GMT
Mpaka (Eswatini)	2026-06-13, 22:53:14 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

Gao Airport (GAQ / GAGO) , Mali

Destination

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