Distance From Alula Aba Nega Airport to Gimpo International Airport, MQX - GMP Distance

The distance from Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is 5507 miles or 8862 kilometers or 4782 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 Seoul ( South Korea )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mekelle and Seoul takes around 12 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alula Aba Nega Airport, Mekelle, Ethiopia to Gimpo International Airport, Seoul, South Korea is 12 hours 39 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 - GMP

Kilometers		8862 km
Statute Miles		5507 miles
Nautical Miles		4782 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 39 minutes

Alula Aba Nega Airport to Gimpo International Airport Flight Route Map - MQX to GMP Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Mekelle, Ethiopia and Seoul, South Korea. .

Nonstop flight route between Mekelle, Ethiopia and Seoul, South Korea.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MQX - GMP

Time difference between Mekelle (Ethiopia) and Seoul (South Korea) is 6 Hours.
Seoul time is 6 Hours ahead of Mekelle.

Location	Local Time
Mekelle (Ethiopia)	2026-03-18, 11:31:58 EAT
Seoul (South Korea)	2026-03-18, 17:31:58 KST

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

Gimpo International Airport (GMP / RKSS) Seoul, South Korea