MES
Medan
Indonesia
16,748 km
10,407 miles
MIA
Miami
United States
Distance
16,748 km
10,407 mi / 9,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
358°
north

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MES MIA
Airport Name Soewondo Air Force Base Miami International Airport
IATA Code MES MIA
ICAO Code WIMK KMIA
City Medan Miami
Country Indonesia United States
Timezone Asia/Jakarta America/New_York
Elevation 114 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 3.560000, 98.670000 25.800000, -80.290000

Medan (MES) to Miami (MIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) in Medan, Indonesia to Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States is 16,748 kilometers (10,407 miles / 9,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:58 in Medan, it's 09:58 in Miami. 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 Miami (MIA) to Medan (MES) follows a heading of 2° (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 Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Miami International Airport (MIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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