Balikpapan to Banjarbaru flights
Banjarbaru lies 328 km (204 mi) south-west of Balikpapan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 10 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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| Balikpapan | Banjarbaru | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 695,287 | 293,332 |
| Elevation | 67 m (220 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Nearest large airport | BPN, 7 km out | BDJ, 8 km out |
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 Banjarbaru
Banjarbaru is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Syamsudin Noor International Airport (BDJ), 8 km (5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syamsudin Noor International Airport | BDJ | 8 km (5 mi) | 8,202 ft | 66 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Banjarbaru from Balikpapan?
328 km (204 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Balikpapan.
How long does it take to get from Balikpapan to Banjarbaru by air?
About 1 h 10 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 Banjarbaru?
No, both are on Asia/Makassar at the moment.
Which airports are used for Balikpapan to Banjarbaru flights?
Typically Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Syamsudin Noor International Airport (BDJ).
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.