Distance From Alula Aba Nega Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, MQX - GYD Distance

The distance from Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) is 1971 miles or 3172 kilometers or 1712 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 Baku ( Azerbaijan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mekelle and Baku takes around 4 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alula Aba Nega Airport, Mekelle, Ethiopia to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku, Azerbaijan is 4 hours 31 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 - GYD

Kilometers		3172 km
Statute Miles		1971 miles
Nautical Miles		1712 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 31 minutes

Alula Aba Nega Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport Flight Route Map - MQX to GYD Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Mekelle, Ethiopia and Baku, Azerbaijan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MQX - GYD

Time difference between Mekelle (Ethiopia) and Baku (Azerbaijan) is 1 Hours.
Baku time is 1 Hours ahead of Mekelle.

Location	Local Time
Mekelle (Ethiopia)	2025-12-14, 18:11:04 EAT
Baku (Azerbaijan)	2025-12-14, 19:11:04 +04

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

Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD / UBBB) Baku, Azerbaijan