Wau to Mek'ele flights
Mek'ele lies 1,411 km (876 mi) north-east of Wau, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 34 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.
| Wau | Mek'ele | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Sudan | Ethiopia |
| Population | 127,384 | 457,900 |
| Elevation | 440 m (1,444 ft) | 2,068 m (6,785 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Juba) | UTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa) |
| Nearest large airport | WUU, 3 km out | MQX, 7 km out |
Clocks in Mek'ele are 1 h ahead of Wau right now, so a 2 h 34 min journey lands 3 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mek'ele
Crossing from South Sudan into Ethiopia: money changes from the Pound to the Birr (ETB); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, SN 441011, Schuko, Type E, Type L; the dialling code becomes +251; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648865 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648866.
Airports at each end
Leaving Wau
Wau is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Wau Airport (WUU), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport (regional) | MQX | 7 km (4 mi) | 11,811 ft | 7,396 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mek'ele from Wau?
1,411 km (876 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Wau.
How long does it take to get from Wau to Mek'ele by air?
About 2 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Wau and Mek'ele?
Mek'ele is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Addis_Ababa against Africa/Juba).
Which airports are used for Wau to Mek'ele flights?
Typically Wau Airport (WUU) to Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX).
What currency do I need in Mek'ele?
The Birr (ETB).
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.