ADL
Adelaide
Australia
5,968 km
3,708 miles
MES
Medan
Indonesia
Distance
5,968 km
3,708 mi / 3,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
307°
northwest

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ADL MES
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Soewondo Air Force Base
IATA Code ADL MES
ICAO Code YPAD WIMK
City Adelaide Medan
Country Australia Indonesia
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 20 ft 114 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 3.560000, 98.670000

Adelaide (ADL) to Medan (MES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) in Medan, Indonesia is 5,968 kilometers (3,708 miles / 3,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:29 in Adelaide, it's 21:59 in Medan. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Medan (MES) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 139° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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