MES
Medan
Indonesia
6,896 km
4,285 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
6,896 km
4,285 mi / 3,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
132°
southeast

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MES SYD
Airport Name Soewondo Air Force Base Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code MES SYD
ICAO Code WIMK YSSY
City Medan Sydney
Country Indonesia Australia
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Australia/Sydney
Elevation 114 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 3.560000, 98.670000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Medan (MES) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) in Medan, Indonesia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 6,896 kilometers (4,285 miles / 3,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:49 in Medan, it's 23:49 in Sydney. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Medan (MES) follows a heading of 296° (west 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 Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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