Distance From Maktau Gate Airport to King Mswati III International Airport

The distance from Maktau Gate Airport () to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) is 1642 miles or 2642 kilometers or 1426 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 Maktau ( Kenya ) to Mpaka ( Eswatini )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Maktau and Mpaka takes around 3 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Maktau Gate Airport, Maktau, Kenya to King Mswati III International Airport, Mpaka, Eswatini is 3 hours 46 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		2642 km
Statute Miles		1642 miles
Nautical Miles		1426 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 46 minutes

Maktau Gate Airport to King Mswati III International Airport Flight Route Map - to SHO Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Maktau, Kenya and Mpaka, Eswatini.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SHO

Time difference between Maktau (Kenya) and Mpaka (Eswatini) is 1 Hours.
Mpaka time is 1 Hours behind Maktau.

Location	Local Time
Maktau (Kenya)	2026-03-01, 11:30:05 EAT
Mpaka (Eswatini)	2026-03-01, 10:30:05 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

Maktau Gate Airport ( / ) Maktau, Kenya

Destination

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