Distance From Santos Dumont Airport to King Mswati III International Airport, SDU - SHO Distance

The distance from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) is 4641 miles or 7468 kilometers or 4030 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 Rio de Janeiro ( Brazil ) to Mpaka ( Eswatini )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio de Janeiro and Mpaka takes around 10 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santos Dumont Airport, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to King Mswati III International Airport, Mpaka, Eswatini is 10 hours 40 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 • SDU - SHO

Kilometers		7468 km
Statute Miles		4641 miles
Nautical Miles		4030 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 40 minutes

Santos Dumont Airport to King Mswati III International Airport Flight Route Map - SDU to SHO Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Mpaka, Eswatini. .

Nonstop flight route between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Mpaka, Eswatini.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SDU - SHO

Time difference between Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Mpaka (Eswatini) is 5 Hours.
Mpaka time is 5 Hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

Location	Local Time
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)	2025-12-17, 01:51:18 -03
Mpaka (Eswatini)	2025-12-17, 06:51:18 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

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU / SBRJ) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Destination

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