MES
Medan
Indonesia
9,530 km
5,922 miles
OSL
Oslo
Norway
Distance
9,530 km
5,922 mi / 5,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
330°
north northwest

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MES OSL
Airport Name Soewondo Air Force Base Oslo Gardermoen Airport
IATA Code MES OSL
ICAO Code WIMK ENGM
City Medan Oslo
Country Indonesia Norway
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Europe/Oslo
Elevation 114 ft 681 ft
Coordinates 3.560000, 98.670000 60.190000, 11.100000

Medan (MES) to Oslo (OSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) in Medan, Indonesia to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) in Oslo, Norway is 9,530 kilometers (5,922 miles / 5,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Norway. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:35 in Medan, it's 13:35 in Oslo. 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 Oslo (OSL) to Medan (MES) follows a heading of 90° (east). 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 Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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