The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Mekele Airport (MQX) in Mekele Airport, Ethiopia is 2,263 kilometers (1,406 miles / 1,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Tanzania with Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:29 in Dar es Salaam, it's 00:29 in Mekele Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,214 feet between the two airports. Mekele Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mekele Airport (MQX) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 181° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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