MES
Medan
Indonesia
9,305 km
5,782 miles
PRG
Prague
Czech Republic
Distance
9,305 km
5,782 mi / 5,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
320°
northwest

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MES PRG
Airport Name Soewondo Air Force Base Václav Havel Airport
IATA Code MES PRG
ICAO Code WIMK LKPR
City Medan Prague
Country Indonesia Czech Republic
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Europe/Prague
Elevation 114 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates 3.560000, 98.670000 50.100000, 14.260000

Medan (MES) to Prague (PRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) in Medan, Indonesia to Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic is 9,305 kilometers (5,782 miles / 5,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Czech Republic. 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 23:33 in Medan, it's 17:33 in Prague. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,133 feet between the two airports. Václav Havel Airport sits higher than Soewondo Air Force Base.

The return flight from Prague (PRG) to Medan (MES) follows a heading of 92° (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 Václav Havel Airport (PRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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