Distance From Alula Aba Nega Airport to Tulsa International Airport, MQX - TUL Distance

The distance from Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL) is 7941 miles or 12779 kilometers or 6896 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 Tulsa ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mekelle and Tulsa takes around 18 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alula Aba Nega Airport, Mekelle, Ethiopia to Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa, United States is 18 hours 15 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 - TUL

Kilometers		12779 km
Statute Miles		7941 miles
Nautical Miles		6896 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 15 minutes

Alula Aba Nega Airport to Tulsa International Airport Flight Route Map - MQX to TUL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Mekelle, Ethiopia and Tulsa, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Mekelle, Ethiopia and Tulsa, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MQX - TUL

Time difference between Mekelle (Ethiopia) and Tulsa (United States) is 7 Hours.
Tulsa time is 7 Hours behind Mekelle.

Location	Local Time
Mekelle (Ethiopia)	2026-05-01, 11:38:02 EAT
Tulsa (United States)	2026-05-01, 04:38:02 EDT

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

Tulsa International Airport (TUL / KTUL) Tulsa, United States