EWR
Newark
United States
15,041 km
9,346 miles
MES
Medan
Indonesia
Distance
15,041 km
9,346 mi / 8,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
10°
north

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EWR MES
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Soewondo Air Force Base
IATA Code EWR MES
ICAO Code KEWR WIMK
City Newark Medan
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 17 ft 114 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 3.560000, 98.670000

Newark (EWR) to Medan (MES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) in Medan, Indonesia is 15,041 kilometers (9,346 miles / 8,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 United States with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:18 in Newark, it's 18:18 in Medan. With a 12-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 Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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