Distance From Dahlak West Airfield to Heydar Aliyev International Airport

The distance from Dahlak West Airfield () to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) is 1812 miles or 2915 kilometers or 1573 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 Melill ( Eritrea ) to Baku ( Azerbaijan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melill and Baku takes around 4 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Dahlak West Airfield, Melill, Eritrea to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku, Azerbaijan is 4 hours 9 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 • - GYD

Kilometers		2915 km
Statute Miles		1812 miles
Nautical Miles		1573 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 9 minutes

Dahlak West Airfield to Heydar Aliyev International Airport Flight Route Map - to GYD Flight Path

Location of Dahlak West Airfield & Heydar Aliyev International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Melill to Baku nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Melill, Eritrea and Baku, Azerbaijan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GYD

Time difference between Melill (Eritrea) and Baku (Azerbaijan) is 1 Hours.
Baku time is 1 Hours ahead of Melill.

Location	Local Time
Melill (Eritrea)	2026-09-12, 09:30:48 EAT
Baku (Azerbaijan)	2026-09-12, 10:30:48 +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

Dahlak West Airfield ( / ) Melill, Eritrea

Destination

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