Distance From Sanming Shaxian Airport to King Mswati III International Airport, SQJ - SHO Distance

The distance from Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) is 6788 miles or 10923 kilometers or 5894 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 Sanming ( China ) to Mpaka ( Eswatini )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sanming and Mpaka takes around 15 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sanming Shaxian Airport, Sanming, China to King Mswati III International Airport, Mpaka, Eswatini is 15 hours 36 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 • SQJ - SHO

Kilometers		10923 km
Statute Miles		6788 miles
Nautical Miles		5894 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 36 minutes

Sanming Shaxian Airport to King Mswati III International Airport Flight Route Map - SQJ to SHO Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Sanming, China and Mpaka, Eswatini.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SQJ - SHO

Time difference between Sanming (China) and Mpaka (Eswatini) is 6 Hours.
Mpaka time is 6 Hours behind Sanming.

Location	Local Time
Sanming (China)	2025-12-15, 09:16:10 CST
Mpaka (Eswatini)	2025-12-15, 03:16:10 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

Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ / ZSSM) Sanming, China

Destination

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