MQX
Mekele Airport
Ethiopia
4,598 km
2,857 miles
MXP
Milan
Italy
Distance
4,598 km
2,857 mi / 2,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
327°
north northwest

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MQX MXP
Airport Name Mekele Airport Malpensa International Airport
IATA Code MQX MXP
ICAO Code HAMK LIMC
City N/A Milan
Country Ethiopia Italy
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Rome
Elevation 7,396 ft 768 ft
Coordinates 13.470000, 39.530000 45.630000, 8.730000

Mekele Airport (MQX) to Milan (MXP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mekele Airport (MQX) in Mekele Airport, Ethiopia to Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy is 4,598 kilometers (2,857 miles / 2,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Ethiopia with Italy. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:22 in Mekele Airport, it's 04:22 in Milan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,628 feet between the two airports. Malpensa International Airport sits lower than Mekele Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Milan (MXP) to Mekele Airport (MQX) follows a heading of 131° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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