Distance From Soewondo Air Force Base to João Paulo II Airport, MES - PDL Distance

The distance from Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) to João Paulo II Airport (PDL) is 7880 miles or 12682 kilometers or 6843 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Medan ( Indonesia ) to Ponta Delgada ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Medan and Ponta Delgada takes around 18 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base, Medan, Indonesia to João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal is 18 hours 7 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MES - PDL

Kilometers		12682 km
Statute Miles		7880 miles
Nautical Miles		6843 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 7 minutes

Soewondo Air Force Base to João Paulo II Airport Flight Route Map - MES to PDL Flight Path

Location of Soewondo Air Force Base & João Paulo II Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Medan to Ponta Delgada nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Medan, Indonesia and Ponta Delgada, Portugal. .

Nonstop flight route between Medan, Indonesia and Ponta Delgada, Portugal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MES - PDL

Time difference between Medan (Indonesia) and Ponta Delgada (Portugal) is 8 Hours.
Ponta Delgada time is 8 Hours behind Medan.

Location	Local Time
Medan (Indonesia)	2025-12-15, 15:25:36 WIB
Ponta Delgada (Portugal)	2025-12-15, 07:25:36 -01

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Soewondo Air Force Base (MES / WIMK) Medan, Indonesia

Destination

João Paulo II Airport (PDL / LPPD) Ponta Delgada, Portugal