Distance From Soewondo Air Force Base to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, MES - SYD Distance

The distance from Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 4285 miles or 6895 kilometers or 3721 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 Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Medan and Sydney takes around 9 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base, Medan, Indonesia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 9 hours 51 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 - SYD

Kilometers		6895 km
Statute Miles		4285 miles
Nautical Miles		3721 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 51 minutes

Soewondo Air Force Base to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - MES to SYD Flight Path

Location of Soewondo Air Force Base & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Medan to Sydney nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Medan, Indonesia and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MES - SYD

Time difference between Medan (Indonesia) and Sydney (Australia) is 4 Hours.
Sydney time is 4 Hours ahead of Medan.

Location	Local Time
Medan (Indonesia)	2026-03-16, 00:44:14 WIB
Sydney (Australia)	2026-03-16, 04:44:14 AEDT

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

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia