Distance From Ruckl Airport to King Mswati III International Airport

The distance from Ruckl Airport () to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) is 9310 miles or 14983 kilometers or 8085 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 Council Bluffs ( United States ) to Mpaka ( Eswatini )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Council Bluffs and Mpaka takes around 21 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ruckl Airport, Council Bluffs, United States to King Mswati III International Airport, Mpaka, Eswatini is 21 hours 24 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		14983 km
Statute Miles		9310 miles
Nautical Miles		8085 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 24 minutes

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

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Council Bluffs, United States and Mpaka, Eswatini.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SHO

Time difference between Council Bluffs (United States) and Mpaka (Eswatini) is 7 Hours.
Mpaka time is 7 Hours ahead of Council Bluffs.

Location	Local Time
Council Bluffs (United States)	2026-08-03, 04:18:42 CDT
Mpaka (Eswatini)	2026-08-03, 11:18:42 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

Ruckl Airport ( / IA35) Council Bluffs, United States

Destination

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