CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
9,430 km
5,860 miles
MES
Medan
Indonesia
Distance
9,430 km
5,860 mi / 5,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
91°
east

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CPH MES
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Soewondo Air Force Base
IATA Code CPH MES
ICAO Code EKCH WIMK
City Copenhagen Medan
Country Denmark Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 17 ft 114 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 3.560000, 98.670000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Medan (MES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) in Medan, Indonesia is 9,430 kilometers (5,860 miles / 5,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Denmark 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 10:58 in Copenhagen, it's 16:58 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 Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 326° (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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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