Distance From Santa Monica Municipal Airport to King Mswati III International Airport, SMO - SHO Distance

The distance from Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) is 10586 miles or 17036 kilometers or 9193 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 Santa Monica ( United States ) to Mpaka ( Eswatini )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Monica and Mpaka takes around 24 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Monica Municipal Airport, Santa Monica, United States to King Mswati III International Airport, Mpaka, Eswatini is 24 hours 20 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 • SMO - SHO

Kilometers		17036 km
Statute Miles		10586 miles
Nautical Miles		9193 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 20 minutes

Santa Monica Municipal Airport to King Mswati III International Airport Flight Route Map - SMO to SHO Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Santa Monica, United States and Mpaka, Eswatini.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMO - SHO

Time difference between Santa Monica (United States) and Mpaka (Eswatini) is 10 Hours.
Mpaka time is 10 Hours ahead of Santa Monica.

Location	Local Time
Santa Monica (United States)	2025-12-16, 08:46:27 PST
Mpaka (Eswatini)	2025-12-16, 18:46:27 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

Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO / KSMO) Santa Monica, United States

Destination

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