KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
1,957 km
1,216 miles
MQX
Mekele Airport
Ethiopia
Distance
1,957 km
1,216 mi / 1,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
208°
south southwest

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KWI MQX
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Mekele Airport
IATA Code KWI MQX
ICAO Code OKKK HAMK
City Kuwait City N/A
Country Kuwait Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 206 ft 7,396 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 13.470000, 39.530000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Mekele Airport (MQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Mekele Airport (MQX) in Mekele Airport, Ethiopia is 1,957 kilometers (1,216 miles / 1,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 Kuwait 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 11:21 in Kuwait City, it's 11:21 in Mekele Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,190 feet between the two airports. Mekele Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mekele Airport (MQX) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Mekele Airport (MQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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