Distance From Phaplu Airport to King Mswati III International Airport, PPL - SHO Distance

The distance from Phaplu Airport (PPL) to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) is 5209 miles or 8384 kilometers or 4524 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 Phaplu ( Nepal ) to Mpaka ( Eswatini )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Phaplu and Mpaka takes around 11 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Phaplu Airport, Phaplu, Nepal to King Mswati III International Airport, Mpaka, Eswatini is 11 hours 58 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 • PPL - SHO

Kilometers		8384 km
Statute Miles		5209 miles
Nautical Miles		4524 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 58 minutes

Phaplu Airport to King Mswati III International Airport Flight Route Map - PPL to SHO Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Phaplu, Nepal and Mpaka, Eswatini.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PPL - SHO

Time difference between Phaplu (Nepal) and Mpaka (Eswatini) is 3 Hours 45 Minutes.
Mpaka time is 3 Hours 45 Minutes behind Phaplu.

Location	Local Time
Phaplu (Nepal)	2026-03-17, 13:08:23 +0545
Mpaka (Eswatini)	2026-03-17, 09:23:23 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

Phaplu Airport (PPL / VNPL) Phaplu, Nepal

Destination

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