MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
4,444 km
2,762 miles
MQX
Mekele Airport
Ethiopia
Distance
4,444 km
2,762 mi / 2,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
11°
north

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MPM MQX
Airport Name Maputo Airport Mekele Airport
IATA Code MPM MQX
ICAO Code FQMA HAMK
City Maputo N/A
Country Mozambique Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 145 ft 7,396 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 13.470000, 39.530000

Maputo (MPM) to Mekele Airport (MQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Mekele Airport (MQX) in Mekele Airport, Ethiopia is 4,444 kilometers (2,762 miles / 2,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:18 in Maputo, it's 08:18 in Mekele Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,251 feet between the two airports. Mekele Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mekele Airport (MQX) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 190° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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