CAI
Cairo
Egypt
2,031 km
1,262 miles
MQX
Mekele Airport
Ethiopia
Distance
2,031 km
1,262 mi / 1,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
154°
south southeast

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CAI MQX
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Mekele Airport
IATA Code CAI MQX
ICAO Code HECA HAMK
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 382 ft 7,396 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 13.470000, 39.530000

Cairo (CAI) to Mekele Airport (MQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Mekele Airport (MQX) in Mekele Airport, Ethiopia is 2,031 kilometers (1,262 miles / 1,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:53 in Cairo, it's 12:53 in Mekele Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,014 feet between the two airports. Mekele Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mekele Airport (MQX) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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