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MQX to EWR: distance & flight time
Makale (Mekele Airport) → Newark (Newark Liberty International Airport)
6,793 mi
10,932 km · 5,903 nm
13h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,793 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 47m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MQX — Mekele Airport · Makale, Ethiopia
- EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport · Newark, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MQX
- AXU · Axum Airport69 mi away
- LLI · Lalibella Airport110 mi away
- ASM · Asmara International Airport133 mi away
- DBT · Debre Tabor Airport146 mi away
Near EWR
- LGA · La Guardia Airport17 mi away
- JFK · John F Kennedy International Airport21 mi away
- LDJ · Linden Airport7 mi away
- JRB · Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport8 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MQX from EWR?
The flight distance from Makale (MQX) to Newark (EWR) is 6,793 miles (10,932 km, 5,903 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MQX to EWR?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 47m 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 MQX to EWR?
Nonstop service on MQX–EWR 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 13h 47m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Makale and Newark?
Newark is 7 hours behind Makale.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MQX to EWR?
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Why are some MQX to EWR fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MQX–EWR tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.