KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,994 km
3,103 miles
MQX
Mekele Airport
Ethiopia
Distance
4,994 km
3,103 mi / 2,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM MQX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Mekele Airport
IATA Code KTM MQX
ICAO Code VNKT HAMK
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 4,390 ft 7,396 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 13.470000, 39.530000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mekele Airport (MQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Mekele Airport (MQX) in Mekele Airport, Ethiopia is 4,994 kilometers (3,103 miles / 2,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Nepal 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 14:55 in Kathmandu, it's 12:10 in Mekele Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,006 feet between the two airports. Mekele Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mekele Airport (MQX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Mekele Airport (MQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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