Balikpapan to Ambon flights
Ambon lies 1,290 km (801 mi) east of Balikpapan, +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.
| Balikpapan | Ambon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 695,287 | 347,288 |
| Elevation | 67 m (220 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) |
| Nearest large airport | BPN, 7 km out | AMQ, 11 km out |
Clocks in Ambon are 1 h ahead of Balikpapan right now, so a 2 h 24 min journey lands 3 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pattimura International Airport | AMQ | 11 km (7 mi) | 8,202 ft | 33 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ambon from Balikpapan?
1,290 km (801 mi) in a straight line, east of Balikpapan.
How long does it take to get from Balikpapan to Ambon 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 Balikpapan and Ambon?
Ambon is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Jayapura against Asia/Makassar).
Which airports are used for Balikpapan to Ambon flights?
Typically Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Pattimura International Airport (AMQ).
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.