Distance From Gila River Power Station Heliport to King Mswati III International Airport

The distance from Gila River Power Station Heliport () to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) is 10263 miles or 16516 kilometers or 8912 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 Gila Bend ( United States ) to Mpaka ( Eswatini )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gila Bend and Mpaka takes around 23 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gila River Power Station Heliport, Gila Bend, United States to King Mswati III International Airport, Mpaka, Eswatini is 23 hours 35 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 • - SHO

Kilometers		16516 km
Statute Miles		10263 miles
Nautical Miles		8912 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 35 minutes

Gila River Power Station Heliport to King Mswati III International Airport Flight Route Map - to SHO Flight Path

Location of Gila River Power Station Heliport & King Mswati III International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gila Bend to Mpaka nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Gila Bend, United States and Mpaka, Eswatini.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SHO

Time difference between Gila Bend (United States) and Mpaka (Eswatini) is 9 Hours.
Mpaka time is 9 Hours ahead of Gila Bend.

Location	Local Time
Gila Bend (United States)	2026-06-23, 09:08:54 MST
Mpaka (Eswatini)	2026-06-23, 18:08:54 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

Gila River Power Station Heliport ( / ) Gila Bend, United States

Destination

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