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KIX to MQX: distance & flight time
Osaka (Kansai International Airport) → Makale (Mekele Airport)
6,013 mi
9,677 km · 5,225 nm
12h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
6,013 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 15m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KIX — Kansai International Airport · Osaka, Japan
- MQX — Mekele Airport · Makale, Ethiopia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KIX
- UKB · Kobe Airport14 mi away
- ITM · Osaka International Airport27 mi away
- TKS · Tokushima Airport/JMSDF Air Base42 mi away
- SHM · Nanki Shirahama Airport53 mi away
Near MQX
- AXU · Axum Airport69 mi away
- LLI · Lalibella Airport110 mi away
- ASM · Asmara International Airport133 mi away
- DBT · Debre Tabor Airport146 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KIX from MQX?
The flight distance from Osaka (KIX) to Makale (MQX) is 6,013 miles (9,677 km, 5,225 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KIX to MQX?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 15m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from KIX to MQX?
Nonstop service on KIX–MQX depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 12h 15m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Osaka and Makale?
Makale is 6 hours behind Osaka.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KIX to MQX?
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Why are some KIX to MQX fares phone-only?
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