Distance From Knox County Regional Airport to King Mswati III International Airport, RKD - SHO Distance

The distance from Knox County Regional Airport (RKD) to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) is 7976 miles or 12836 kilometers or 6927 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 Rockland ( United States ) to Mpaka ( Eswatini )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rockland and Mpaka takes around 18 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Knox County Regional Airport, Rockland, United States to King Mswati III International Airport, Mpaka, Eswatini is 18 hours 20 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 • RKD - SHO

Kilometers		12836 km
Statute Miles		7976 miles
Nautical Miles		6927 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 20 minutes

Knox County Regional Airport to King Mswati III International Airport Flight Route Map - RKD to SHO Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rockland, United States and Mpaka, Eswatini. .

Nonstop flight route between Rockland, United States and Mpaka, Eswatini.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RKD - SHO

Time difference between Rockland (United States) and Mpaka (Eswatini) is 6 Hours.
Mpaka time is 6 Hours ahead of Rockland.

Location	Local Time
Rockland (United States)	2026-09-17, 18:52:42 EDT
Mpaka (Eswatini)	2026-09-18, 00:52:42 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

Knox County Regional Airport (RKD / KRKD) Rockland, United States

Destination

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