DUS
Dusseldorf
Germany
9,831 km
6,108 miles
MES
Medan
Indonesia
Distance
9,831 km
6,108 mi / 5,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
86°
east

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DUS MES
Airport Name Dusseldorf International Airport Soewondo Air Force Base
IATA Code DUS MES
ICAO Code EDDL WIMK
City Dusseldorf Medan
Country Germany Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 147 ft 114 ft
Coordinates 51.290000, 6.770000 3.560000, 98.670000

Dusseldorf (DUS) to Medan (MES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) in Dusseldorf, Germany to Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) in Medan, Indonesia is 9,831 kilometers (6,108 miles / 5,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Germany 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 17:32 in Dusseldorf, it's 23:32 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 Dusseldorf (DUS) follows a heading of 321° (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 Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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