CDG
Paris
France
10,154 km
6,309 miles
MES
Medan
Indonesia
Distance
10,154 km
6,309 mi / 5,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Paris
Heading
83°
east

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CDG MES
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Soewondo Air Force Base
IATA Code CDG MES
ICAO Code LFPG WIMK
City Paris Medan
Country France Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 392 ft 114 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 3.560000, 98.670000

Paris (CDG) to Medan (MES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) in Medan, Indonesia is 10,154 kilometers (6,309 miles / 5,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 France 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 09:10 in Paris, it's 15:10 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 Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 319° (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 Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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