MEL
Melbourne
Australia
6,604 km
4,104 miles
MES
Medan
Indonesia
Distance
6,604 km
4,104 mi / 3,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
303°
west northwest

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MEL MES
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Soewondo Air Force Base
IATA Code MEL MES
ICAO Code YMML WIMK
City Melbourne Medan
Country Australia Indonesia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 434 ft 114 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 3.560000, 98.670000

Melbourne (MEL) to Medan (MES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) in Medan, Indonesia is 6,604 kilometers (4,104 miles / 3,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:32 in Melbourne, it's 19:32 in Medan. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Medan (MES) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 138° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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