KIX
Osaka
Japan
9,677 km
6,013 miles
MQX
Mekele Airport
Ethiopia
Distance
9,677 km
6,013 mi / 5,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
284°
west northwest

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KIX MQX
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Mekele Airport
IATA Code KIX MQX
ICAO Code RJBB HAMK
City Osaka N/A
Country Japan Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 26 ft 7,396 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 13.470000, 39.530000

Osaka (KIX) to Mekele Airport (MQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Mekele Airport (MQX) in Mekele Airport, Ethiopia is 9,677 kilometers (6,013 miles / 5,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Japan with Ethiopia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:07 in Osaka, it's 07:07 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 7,370 feet between the two airports. Mekele Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mekele Airport (MQX) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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