Distance From Hambantota Seaplane Base to King Mswati III International Airport, HBT - SHO Distance

The distance from Hambantota Seaplane Base (HBT) to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) is 3995 miles or 6429 kilometers or 3470 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 Hambantota ( Sri Lanka ) to Mpaka ( Eswatini )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hambantota and Mpaka takes around 9 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hambantota Seaplane Base, Hambantota, Sri Lanka to King Mswati III International Airport, Mpaka, Eswatini is 9 hours 11 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 • HBT - SHO

Kilometers		6429 km
Statute Miles		3995 miles
Nautical Miles		3470 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 11 minutes

Hambantota Seaplane Base to King Mswati III International Airport Flight Route Map - HBT to SHO Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Hambantota, Sri Lanka and Mpaka, Eswatini. .

Nonstop flight route between Hambantota, Sri Lanka and Mpaka, Eswatini.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HBT - SHO

Time difference between Hambantota (Sri Lanka) and Mpaka (Eswatini) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mpaka time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes behind Hambantota.

Location	Local Time
Hambantota (Sri Lanka)	2026-11-05, 08:25:58 +0530
Mpaka (Eswatini)	2026-11-05, 04:55:58 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

Hambantota Seaplane Base (HBT / ) Hambantota, Sri Lanka

Destination

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