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MKS to LAZ: distance & flight time
Mekane Selam (Mekane Selam Airport) → Bom Jesus Da Lapa (Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport)
5,870 mi
9,447 km · 5,101 nm
11h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
5,870 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 59m 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
- MKS — Mekane Selam Airport · Mekane Selam, Ethiopia
- LAZ — Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport · Bom Jesus Da Lapa, Brazil
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MKS
- DSE · Combolcha Airport70 mi away
- DBM · Debra Marcos Airport74 mi away
- LLI · Lalibella Airport88 mi away
- DBT · Debre Tabor Airport99 mi away
Near LAZ
- GNM · Guanambi Airport79 mi away
- BRA · Barreiras Airport135 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MKS from LAZ?
The flight distance from Mekane Selam (MKS) to Bom Jesus Da Lapa (LAZ) is 5,870 miles (9,447 km, 5,101 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MKS to LAZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 59m 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 MKS to LAZ?
Nonstop service on MKS–LAZ 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 11h 59m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Mekane Selam and Bom Jesus Da Lapa?
Bom Jesus Da Lapa is 6 hours behind Mekane Selam.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MKS to LAZ?
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