Distance From Kitava Airport to King Mswati III International Airport, KVE - SHO Distance

The distance from Kitava Airport (KVE) to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) is 7724 miles or 12430 kilometers or 6707 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 Kitava Island ( Papua New Guinea ) to Mpaka ( Eswatini )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kitava Island and Mpaka takes around 17 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kitava Airport, Kitava Island, Papua New Guinea to King Mswati III International Airport, Mpaka, Eswatini is 17 hours 45 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 • KVE - SHO

Kilometers		12430 km
Statute Miles		7724 miles
Nautical Miles		6707 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 45 minutes

Kitava Airport to King Mswati III International Airport Flight Route Map - KVE to SHO Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kitava Island, Papua New Guinea and Mpaka, Eswatini. .

Nonstop flight route between Kitava Island, Papua New Guinea and Mpaka, Eswatini.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KVE - SHO

Time difference between Kitava Island (Papua New Guinea) and Mpaka (Eswatini) is 8 Hours.
Mpaka time is 8 Hours behind Kitava Island.

Location	Local Time
Kitava Island (Papua New Guinea)	2026-10-29, 00:44:09 +10
Mpaka (Eswatini)	2026-10-28, 16:44:09 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

Kitava Airport (KVE / ) Kitava Island, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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