FCO
Rome
Italy
9,447 km
5,870 miles
MES
Medan
Indonesia
Distance
9,447 km
5,870 mi / 5,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Rome
Heading
90°
east

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FCO MES
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Soewondo Air Force Base
IATA Code FCO MES
ICAO Code LIRF WIMK
City Rome Medan
Country Italy Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Rome Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 15 ft 114 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 3.560000, 98.670000

Rome (FCO) to Medan (MES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) in Medan, Indonesia is 9,447 kilometers (5,870 miles / 5,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Italy 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 18:39 in Rome, it's 00:39 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 Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 312° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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