MES
Medan
Indonesia
8,858 km
5,504 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
8,858 km
5,504 mi / 4,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
322°
northwest

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MES WAW
Airport Name Soewondo Air Force Base Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code MES WAW
ICAO Code WIMK EPWA
City Medan Warsaw
Country Indonesia Poland
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 114 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 3.560000, 98.670000 52.170000, 20.970000

Medan (MES) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) in Medan, Indonesia to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 8,858 kilometers (5,504 miles / 4,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Poland. 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 22:29 in Medan, it's 16:29 in Warsaw. 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 Warsaw (WAW) to Medan (MES) follows a heading of 98° (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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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