LAD
Luanda
Angola
3,820 km
2,374 miles
MQX
Mekele Airport
Ethiopia
Distance
3,820 km
2,374 mi / 2,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
50°
northeast

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LAD MQX
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Mekele Airport
IATA Code LAD MQX
ICAO Code FNLU HAMK
City Luanda N/A
Country Angola Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 243 ft 7,396 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 13.470000, 39.530000

Luanda (LAD) to Mekele Airport (MQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Mekele Airport (MQX) in Mekele Airport, Ethiopia is 3,820 kilometers (2,374 miles / 2,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:22 in Luanda, it's 10:22 in Mekele Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,153 feet between the two airports. Mekele Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mekele Airport (MQX) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 231° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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