Distance From UAB Hospital/Gardendale Fed Heliport to King Mswati III International Airport

The distance from UAB Hospital/Gardendale Fed Heliport () to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) is 8778 miles or 14126 kilometers or 7622 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 Gardendale ( United States ) to Mpaka ( Eswatini )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gardendale and Mpaka takes around 20 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from UAB Hospital/Gardendale Fed Heliport, Gardendale, United States to King Mswati III International Airport, Mpaka, Eswatini is 20 hours 10 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		14126 km
Statute Miles		8778 miles
Nautical Miles		7622 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 10 minutes

UAB Hospital/Gardendale Fed Heliport to King Mswati III International Airport Flight Route Map - to SHO Flight Path

Location of UAB Hospital/Gardendale Fed Heliport & King Mswati III International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gardendale to Mpaka nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SHO

Time difference between Gardendale (United States) and Mpaka (Eswatini) is 7 Hours.
Mpaka time is 7 Hours ahead of Gardendale.

Location	Local Time
Gardendale (United States)	2025-12-16, 12:16:55 EST
Mpaka (Eswatini)	2025-12-16, 19:16:55 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

UAB Hospital/Gardendale Fed Heliport ( / 41AL) Gardendale, United States

Destination

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