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KUH to MQX: distance & flight time
Kushiro (Kushiro Airport) → Makale (Mekele Airport)
6,301 mi
10,141 km · 5,476 nm
12h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
6,301 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 49m 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
- KUH — Kushiro Airport · Kushiro, 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 KUH
- SHB · Nakashibetsu Airport53 mi away
- OBO · Tokachi-Obihiro Airport54 mi away
- MMB · Memanbetsu Airport58 mi away
- MBE · Monbetsu Airport96 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 KUH from MQX?
The flight distance from Kushiro (KUH) to Makale (MQX) is 6,301 miles (10,141 km, 5,476 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KUH to MQX?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 49m 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 KUH to MQX?
Nonstop service on KUH–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 49m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kushiro and Makale?
Makale is 6 hours behind Kushiro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KUH to MQX?
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Why are some KUH to MQX fares phone-only?
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