Ambon to Balikpapan flights
Balikpapan lies 1,290 km (801 mi) west of Ambon, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 24 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.
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| Ambon | Balikpapan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 347,288 | 695,287 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 67 m (220 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Nearest large airport | AMQ, 11 km out | BPN, 7 km out |
Clocks in Balikpapan are 1 h behind Ambon right now, so a 2 h 24 min journey lands only 1 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ambon
Ambon is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Pattimura International Airport (AMQ), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Balikpapan
Balikpapan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport | BPN | 7 km (4 mi) | 8,202 ft | 12 ft |
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Staying in Balikpapan
Our booking partner lists 123 places to stay in Balikpapan. Of the 113 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (58), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 1,495 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Balikpapan from Ambon?
1,290 km (801 mi) in a straight line, west of Ambon.
How long does it take to get from Ambon to Balikpapan by air?
About 2 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ambon and Balikpapan?
Balikpapan is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Asia/Jayapura).
Which airports are used for Ambon to Balikpapan flights?
Typically Pattimura International Airport (AMQ) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN).
Where can I stay in Balikpapan?
Our booking partner lists 123 places to stay in Balikpapan, 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.