AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
11,571 km
7,190 miles
MQX
Mekele Airport
Ethiopia
Distance
11,571 km
7,190 mi / 6,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
83°
east

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Airport Comparison

AEP MQX
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Mekele Airport
IATA Code AEP MQX
ICAO Code SABE HAMK
City Buenos Aires N/A
Country Argentina Ethiopia
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 18 ft 7,396 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 13.470000, 39.530000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Mekele Airport (MQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Mekele Airport (MQX) in Mekele Airport, Ethiopia is 11,571 kilometers (7,190 miles / 6,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Argentina with Ethiopia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:49 in Buenos Aires, it's 06:49 in Mekele Airport. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,378 feet between the two airports. Mekele Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mekele Airport (MQX) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) and Mekele Airport (MQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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