Distance From Gisborne Airport to King Mswati III International Airport, GIS - SHO Distance

The distance from Gisborne Airport (GIS) to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) is 7443 miles or 11978 kilometers or 6464 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 Gisborne ( New Zealand ) to Mpaka ( Eswatini )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gisborne and Mpaka takes around 17 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gisborne Airport, Gisborne, New Zealand to King Mswati III International Airport, Mpaka, Eswatini is 17 hours 6 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 • GIS - SHO

Kilometers		11978 km
Statute Miles		7443 miles
Nautical Miles		6464 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 6 minutes

Gisborne Airport to King Mswati III International Airport Flight Route Map - GIS to SHO Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Gisborne, New Zealand and Mpaka, Eswatini. .

Nonstop flight route between Gisborne, New Zealand and Mpaka, Eswatini.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GIS - SHO

Time difference between Gisborne (New Zealand) and Mpaka (Eswatini) is 10 Hours.
Mpaka time is 10 Hours behind Gisborne.

Location	Local Time
Gisborne (New Zealand)	2026-06-18, 00:34:52 NZST
Mpaka (Eswatini)	2026-06-17, 14:34:52 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

Gisborne Airport (GIS / NZGS) Gisborne, New Zealand

Destination

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