LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
11,284 km
7,012 miles
MES
Medan
Indonesia
Distance
11,284 km
7,012 mi / 6,093 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
76°
east northeast

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LIS MES
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Soewondo Air Force Base
IATA Code LIS MES
ICAO Code LPPT WIMK
City Lisbon Medan
Country Portugal Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 374 ft 114 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 3.560000, 98.670000

Lisbon (LIS) to Medan (MES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) in Medan, Indonesia is 11,284 kilometers (7,012 miles / 6,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Portugal 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 15:16 in Lisbon, it's 22:16 in Medan. With a 7-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 Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 311° (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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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