Dusit to Medan flights
Medan lies 1,152 km (716 mi) south of Dusit, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 14 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Dusit | Medan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Indonesia |
| Population | 107,655 | 2.5 million |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | DMK, 18 km out | KNO, 23 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Medan
Crossing from Thailand into Indonesia: money changes from the Baht to the Rupiah (IDR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +62; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Dusit
Dusit is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK, 27 km).
Arriving in Medan
Medan is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Alas Leuser Airport (LSR, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kualanamu International Airport | KNO | 23 km (14 mi) | 12,303 ft | 23 ft |
| Alas Leuser Airport (regional) | LSR | 92 km (57 mi) | 5,358 ft | 419 ft |
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Staying in Medan
Our booking partner lists 621 places to stay in Medan. Of the 570 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (367), and 5 are five-star. Across 35 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 13,624 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Medan from Dusit?
1,152 km (716 mi) in a straight line, south of Dusit.
How long does it take to get from Dusit to Medan by air?
About 2 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dusit and Medan?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Dusit to Medan flights?
Typically Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO); Medan also has LSR.
What currency do I need in Medan?
The Rupiah (IDR).
Where can I stay in Medan?
Our booking partner lists 621 places to stay in Medan, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.