ATH
Athens
Greece
8,427 km
5,237 miles
MES
Medan
Indonesia
Distance
8,427 km
5,237 mi / 4,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
97°
east

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ATH MES
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Soewondo Air Force Base
IATA Code ATH MES
ICAO Code LGAV WIMK
City Athens Medan
Country Greece Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 308 ft 114 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 3.560000, 98.670000

Athens (ATH) to Medan (MES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) in Medan, Indonesia is 8,427 kilometers (5,237 miles / 4,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Greece with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:41 in Athens, it's 19:41 in Medan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Medan (MES) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 308° (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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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