Flights to Balikpapan
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,202 ft, BPN handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 12 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Balikpapan
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balikpapan to Jakarta | Indonesia | 1,237 km (768 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Balikpapan to Singapore | Singapore | 1,471 km (914 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Balikpapan to Surabaya | Indonesia | 804 km (500 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Balikpapan to Bekasi | Indonesia | 1,223 km (760 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Balikpapan to Bandung | Indonesia | 1,200 km (746 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Balikpapan to Depok | Indonesia | 1,248 km (776 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Balikpapan to Tangerang | Indonesia | 1,256 km (781 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Balikpapan to Davao | Philippines | 1,345 km (836 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Balikpapan to Palembang | Indonesia | 1,355 km (842 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Balikpapan to Semarang | Indonesia | 954 km (593 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Balikpapan to Makassar | Indonesia | 519 km (323 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Balikpapan to South Tangerang | Indonesia | 1,253 km (778 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Balikpapan to Batam | Indonesia | 1,449 km (900 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Balikpapan to Budta | Philippines | 1,265 km (786 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Balikpapan to Jepara | Indonesia | 904 km (562 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Balikpapan to Bandar Lampung | Indonesia | 1,365 km (848 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Balikpapan to Malingao | Philippines | 1,264 km (785 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Balikpapan to Bogor | Indonesia | 1,261 km (784 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Balikpapan to Zamboanga | Philippines | 1,080 km (671 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Balikpapan to Malang | Indonesia | 879 km (546 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Balikpapan to Johor Bahru | Malaysia | 1,485 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Balikpapan to Tasikmalaya | Indonesia | 1,168 km (726 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Balikpapan to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 11,273 km (7,005 mi) | about 15 h 12 min |
| Balikpapan to Lagos | Nigeria | 12,612 km (7,837 mi) | about 16 h 55 min |
| Balikpapan to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 1,755 km (1,090 mi) | about 3 h |
| Balikpapan to Lima | Peru | 17,886 km (11,114 mi) | about 23 h 41 min |
| Balikpapan to Bogotá | Colombia | 18,748 km (11,649 mi) | about 24 h 47 min |
| Balikpapan to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 13,434 km (8,347 mi) | about 17 h 58 min |
| Balikpapan to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 8,617 km (5,355 mi) | about 11 h 48 min |
| Balikpapan to Kano | Nigeria | 12,028 km (7,474 mi) | about 16 h 10 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Balikpapan?
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is the closest large airport at 7 km (4 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is BPN from Balikpapan city centre?
7 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Balikpapan on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.