Distance From Vanguard Heliport to King Mswati III International Airport

The distance from Vanguard Heliport () to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) is 5714 miles or 9196 kilometers or 4962 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 London ( United Kingdom ) to Mpaka ( Eswatini )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Mpaka takes around 13 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vanguard Heliport, London, United Kingdom to King Mswati III International Airport, Mpaka, Eswatini is 13 hours 8 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		9196 km
Statute Miles		5714 miles
Nautical Miles		4962 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 8 minutes

Vanguard Heliport to King Mswati III International Airport Flight Route Map - to SHO Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between London, United Kingdom and Mpaka, Eswatini.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SHO

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and Mpaka (Eswatini) is 2 Hours.
Mpaka time is 2 Hours ahead of London.

Location	Local Time
London (United Kingdom)	2025-12-14, 22:05:25 GMT
Mpaka (Eswatini)	2025-12-15, 00:05:25 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

Vanguard Heliport ( / ) London, United Kingdom

Destination

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