FCO
Rome
Italy
4,104 km
2,550 miles
MQX
Mekele Airport
Ethiopia
Distance
4,104 km
2,550 mi / 2,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Rome
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

FCO MQX
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Mekele Airport
IATA Code FCO MQX
ICAO Code LIRF HAMK
City Rome N/A
Country Italy Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 15 ft 7,396 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 13.470000, 39.530000

Rome (FCO) to Mekele Airport (MQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Mekele Airport (MQX) in Mekele Airport, Ethiopia is 4,104 kilometers (2,550 miles / 2,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:50 in Rome, it's 05:50 in Mekele Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,381 feet between the two airports. Mekele Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mekele Airport (MQX) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 325° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Mekele Airport (MQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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