Distance From Alula Aba Nega Airport to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, MQX - BEY Distance

The distance from Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX) to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) is 1429 miles or 2300 kilometers or 1241 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Mekelle ( Ethiopia ) to Beirut ( Lebanon )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mekelle and Beirut takes around 3 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alula Aba Nega Airport, Mekelle, Ethiopia to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, Beirut, Lebanon is 3 hours 17 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MQX - BEY

Kilometers		2300 km
Statute Miles		1429 miles
Nautical Miles		1241 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 17 minutes

Alula Aba Nega Airport to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport Flight Route Map - MQX to BEY Flight Path

Location of Alula Aba Nega Airport & Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Mekelle to Beirut nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Mekelle, Ethiopia and Beirut, Lebanon.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MQX - BEY

Time difference between Mekelle (Ethiopia) and Beirut (Lebanon) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Mekelle (Ethiopia)	2026-06-18, 20:04:10 EAT
Beirut (Lebanon)	2026-06-18, 20:04:10 EEST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX / HAMK) Mekelle, Ethiopia

Destination

Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY / OLBA) Beirut, Lebanon