Mek'ele to Mukalla flights
Mukalla lies 1,047 km (651 mi) east of Mek'ele, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 6 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Mek'ele | Mukalla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ethiopia | Yemen |
| Population | 457,900 | 594,951 |
| Elevation | 2,068 m (6,785 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa) | UTC+3 (Asia/Aden) |
| Nearest large airport | MQX, 7 km out | RIY, 30 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Mukalla
Crossing from Ethiopia into Yemen: money changes from the Birr to the Rial (YER); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +967; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Airports at each end
Leaving Mek'ele
Mek'ele is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Mukalla
Mukalla is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Riyan International Airport (RIY), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riyan International Airport | RIY | 30 km (19 mi) | 9,843 ft | 54 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mukalla from Mek'ele?
1,047 km (651 mi) in a straight line, east of Mek'ele.
How long does it take to get from Mek'ele to Mukalla by air?
About 2 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mek'ele and Mukalla?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mek'ele to Mukalla flights?
Typically Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX) to Riyan International Airport (RIY).
What currency do I need in Mukalla?
The Rial (YER).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.