ALG
Algiers
Algeria
10,256 km
6,372 miles
MES
Medan
Indonesia
Distance
10,256 km
6,372 mi / 5,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
84°
east

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ALG MES
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Soewondo Air Force Base
IATA Code ALG MES
ICAO Code DAAG WIMK
City Algiers Medan
Country Algeria Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 82 ft 114 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 3.560000, 98.670000

Algiers (ALG) to Medan (MES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) in Medan, Indonesia is 10,256 kilometers (6,372 miles / 5,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:31 in Algiers, it's 06:31 in Medan. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Medan (MES) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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