Distance From Alula Aba Nega Airport to Malta International Airport, MQX - MLA Distance

The distance from Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX) to Malta International Airport (MLA) is 2193 miles or 3530 kilometers or 1905 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 Valletta ( Malta )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mekelle and Valletta takes around 5 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alula Aba Nega Airport, Mekelle, Ethiopia to Malta International Airport, Valletta, Malta is 5 hours 2 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 - MLA

Kilometers		3530 km
Statute Miles		2193 miles
Nautical Miles		1905 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 2 minutes

Alula Aba Nega Airport to Malta International Airport Flight Route Map - MQX to MLA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Mekelle, Ethiopia and Valletta, Malta. .

Nonstop flight route between Mekelle, Ethiopia and Valletta, Malta.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MQX - MLA

Time difference between Mekelle (Ethiopia) and Valletta (Malta) is 1 Hours.
Valletta time is 1 Hours behind Mekelle.

Location	Local Time
Mekelle (Ethiopia)	2026-06-18, 19:51:41 EAT
Valletta (Malta)	2026-06-18, 18:51:41 CEST

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

Malta International Airport (MLA / LMML) Valletta, Malta