Distance From Sabah Airport to King Mswati III International Airport, SBV - SHO Distance

The distance from Sabah Airport (SBV) to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) is 8053 miles or 12959 kilometers or 6993 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 Sabah ( Papua New Guinea ) to Mpaka ( Eswatini )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sabah and Mpaka takes around 18 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sabah Airport, Sabah, Papua New Guinea to King Mswati III International Airport, Mpaka, Eswatini is 18 hours 30 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 • SBV - SHO

Kilometers		12959 km
Statute Miles		8053 miles
Nautical Miles		6993 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 30 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sabah, Papua New Guinea and Mpaka, Eswatini. .

Nonstop flight route between Sabah, Papua New Guinea and Mpaka, Eswatini.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SBV - SHO

Time difference between Sabah (Papua New Guinea) and Mpaka (Eswatini) is 9 Hours.
Mpaka time is 9 Hours behind Sabah.

Location	Local Time
Sabah (Papua New Guinea)	2026-09-12, 23:35:51 +11
Mpaka (Eswatini)	2026-09-12, 14:35:51 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

Sabah Airport (SBV / AYSH) Sabah, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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