Distance From Qala-i-Naw Airport to King Mswati III International Airport, LQN - SHO Distance

The distance from Qala-i-Naw Airport (LQN) to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) is 4710 miles or 7579 kilometers or 4090 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 Qala-i-Naw ( Afghanistan ) to Mpaka ( Eswatini )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Qala-i-Naw and Mpaka takes around 10 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Qala-i-Naw Airport, Qala-i-Naw, Afghanistan to King Mswati III International Airport, Mpaka, Eswatini is 10 hours 49 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 • LQN - SHO

Kilometers		7579 km
Statute Miles		4710 miles
Nautical Miles		4090 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 49 minutes

Qala-i-Naw Airport to King Mswati III International Airport Flight Route Map - LQN to SHO Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Qala-i-Naw, Afghanistan and Mpaka, Eswatini.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LQN - SHO

Time difference between Qala-i-Naw (Afghanistan) and Mpaka (Eswatini) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mpaka time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes behind Qala-i-Naw.

Location	Local Time
Qala-i-Naw (Afghanistan)	2026-06-22, 00:41:04 +0430
Mpaka (Eswatini)	2026-06-21, 22:11:04 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

Qala-i-Naw Airport (LQN / OAQN) Qala-i-Naw, Afghanistan

Destination

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