Distance From Alula Aba Nega Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, MQX - CAN Distance

The distance from Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) is 4837 miles or 7784 kilometers or 4200 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 Guangzhou (Huadu) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mekelle and Guangzhou (Huadu) takes around 11 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alula Aba Nega Airport, Mekelle, Ethiopia to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou (Huadu), China is 11 hours 7 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 - CAN

Kilometers		7784 km
Statute Miles		4837 miles
Nautical Miles		4200 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 7 minutes

Alula Aba Nega Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Flight Route Map - MQX to CAN Flight Path

Location of Alula Aba Nega Airport & Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Mekelle to Guangzhou (Huadu) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Mekelle, Ethiopia and Guangzhou (Huadu), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Mekelle, Ethiopia and Guangzhou (Huadu), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MQX - CAN

Time difference between Mekelle (Ethiopia) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (China) is 5 Hours.
Guangzhou (Huadu) time is 5 Hours ahead of Mekelle.

Location	Local Time
Mekelle (Ethiopia)	2026-05-01, 11:37:58 EAT
Guangzhou (Huadu) (China)	2026-05-01, 16:37:58 CST

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

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN / ZGGG) Guangzhou (Huadu), China