Distance From Alula Aba Nega Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, MQX - LUN Distance

The distance from Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 2129 miles or 3427 kilometers or 1849 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 Lusaka ( Zambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mekelle and Lusaka takes around 4 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alula Aba Nega Airport, Mekelle, Ethiopia to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia is 4 hours 53 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 - LUN

Kilometers		3427 km
Statute Miles		2129 miles
Nautical Miles		1849 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 53 minutes

Alula Aba Nega Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Flight Route Map - MQX to LUN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Mekelle, Ethiopia and Lusaka, Zambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MQX - LUN

Time difference between Mekelle (Ethiopia) and Lusaka (Zambia) is 1 Hours.
Lusaka time is 1 Hours behind Mekelle.

Location	Local Time
Mekelle (Ethiopia)	2026-05-01, 11:46:49 EAT
Lusaka (Zambia)	2026-05-01, 10:46:49 CAT

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

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN / FLKK) Lusaka, Zambia