HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,773 km
5,451 miles
MES
Medan
Indonesia
Distance
8,773 km
5,451 mi / 4,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
103°
east southeast

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HEL MES
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Soewondo Air Force Base
IATA Code HEL MES
ICAO Code EFHK WIMK
City Helsinki Medan
Country Finland Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 179 ft 114 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 3.560000, 98.670000

Helsinki (HEL) to Medan (MES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) in Medan, Indonesia is 8,773 kilometers (5,451 miles / 4,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Finland 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 14:27 in Helsinki, it's 19:27 in Medan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Medan (MES) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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