Distance From Thomas Ridge Airport to King Mswati III International Airport

The distance from Thomas Ridge Airport () to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) is 8616 miles or 13866 kilometers or 7482 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 Rupert ( United States ) to Mpaka ( Eswatini )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rupert and Mpaka takes around 19 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Thomas Ridge Airport, Rupert, United States to King Mswati III International Airport, Mpaka, Eswatini is 19 hours 48 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		13866 km
Statute Miles		8616 miles
Nautical Miles		7482 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 48 minutes

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

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Rupert, United States and Mpaka, Eswatini.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SHO

Time difference between Rupert (United States) and Mpaka (Eswatini) is 6 Hours.
Mpaka time is 6 Hours ahead of Rupert.

Location	Local Time
Rupert (United States)	2026-08-02, 21:18:41 EDT
Mpaka (Eswatini)	2026-08-03, 03:18:41 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

Thomas Ridge Airport ( / 3GA7) Rupert, United States

Destination

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