LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
4,034 km
2,506 miles
MQX
Mekele Airport
Ethiopia
Distance
4,034 km
2,506 mi / 2,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
76°
east northeast

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LOS MQX
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Mekele Airport
IATA Code LOS MQX
ICAO Code DNMM HAMK
City Lagos N/A
Country Nigeria Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 135 ft 7,396 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 13.470000, 39.530000

Lagos (LOS) to Mekele Airport (MQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Mekele Airport (MQX) in Mekele Airport, Ethiopia is 4,034 kilometers (2,506 miles / 2,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:46 in Lagos, it's 10:46 in Mekele Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,261 feet between the two airports. Mekele Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mekele Airport (MQX) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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