DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
6,702 km
4,164 miles
MES
Medan
Indonesia
Distance
6,702 km
4,164 mi / 3,619 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

DAR MES
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Soewondo Air Force Base
IATA Code DAR MES
ICAO Code HTDA WIMK
City Dar es Salaam Medan
Country Tanzania Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 182 ft 114 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 3.560000, 98.670000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Medan (MES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) in Medan, Indonesia is 6,702 kilometers (4,164 miles / 3,619 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Tanzania 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 14:19 in Dar es Salaam, it's 18:19 in Medan. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Medan (MES) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 260° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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