MES
Medan
Indonesia
9,150 km
5,686 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
9,150 km
5,686 mi / 4,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
316°
northwest

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MES ZAG
Airport Name Soewondo Air Force Base Zagreb Airport
IATA Code MES ZAG
ICAO Code WIMK LDZA
City Medan Zagreb
Country Indonesia Croatia
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 114 ft 353 ft
Coordinates 3.560000, 98.670000 45.740000, 16.070000

Medan (MES) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) in Medan, Indonesia to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 9,150 kilometers (5,686 miles / 4,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Croatia. 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 20:53 in Medan, it's 14:53 in Zagreb. 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 Zagreb (ZAG) to Medan (MES) follows a heading of 93° (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 Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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