BUD
Budapest
Hungary
8,920 km
5,543 miles
MES
Medan
Indonesia
Distance
8,920 km
5,543 mi / 4,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
95°
east

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BUD MES
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Soewondo Air Force Base
IATA Code BUD MES
ICAO Code LHBP WIMK
City Budapest Medan
Country Hungary Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Budapest Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 495 ft 114 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 3.560000, 98.670000

Budapest (BUD) to Medan (MES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) in Medan, Indonesia is 8,920 kilometers (5,543 miles / 4,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Hungary 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 16:19 in Budapest, it's 22:19 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 Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 318° (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 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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