MQX
Mekele Airport
Ethiopia
4,610 km
2,865 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
4,610 km
2,865 mi / 2,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MQX WAW
Airport Name Mekele Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code MQX WAW
ICAO Code HAMK EPWA
City N/A Warsaw
Country Ethiopia Poland
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 7,396 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 13.470000, 39.530000 52.170000, 20.970000

Mekele Airport (MQX) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mekele Airport (MQX) in Mekele Airport, Ethiopia to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 4,610 kilometers (2,865 miles / 2,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Poland. 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 10:25 in Mekele Airport, it's 08:25 in Warsaw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,034 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Mekele Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Mekele Airport (MQX) follows a heading of 152° (south 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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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