Distance From Alula Aba Nega Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, MQX - SYD Distance

The distance from Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 7968 miles or 12822 kilometers or 6919 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 Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mekelle and Sydney takes around 18 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alula Aba Nega Airport, Mekelle, Ethiopia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 18 hours 19 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 - SYD

Kilometers		12822 km
Statute Miles		7968 miles
Nautical Miles		6919 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 19 minutes

Alula Aba Nega Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - MQX to SYD Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Mekelle, Ethiopia and Sydney, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Mekelle, Ethiopia and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MQX - SYD

Time difference between Mekelle (Ethiopia) and Sydney (Australia) is 7 Hours.
Sydney time is 7 Hours ahead of Mekelle.

Location	Local Time
Mekelle (Ethiopia)	2026-09-12, 01:59:21 EAT
Sydney (Australia)	2026-09-12, 08:59:21 AEST

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

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia