Distance From Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, ZNZ - BPN Distance

The distance from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 5362 miles or 8629 kilometers or 4657 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Zanzibar ( Tanzania ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zanzibar and Balikpapan takes around 12 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar, Tanzania to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 12 hours 19 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ZNZ - BPN

Kilometers		8629 km
Statute Miles		5362 miles
Nautical Miles		4657 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 19 minutes

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - ZNZ to BPN Flight Path

Location of Abeid Amani Karume International Airport & Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Zanzibar, Tanzania and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZNZ - BPN

Time difference between Zanzibar (Tanzania) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 5 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 5 Hours ahead of Zanzibar.

Location	Local Time
Zanzibar (Tanzania)	2025-12-16, 20:17:49 EAT
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2025-12-17, 01:17:49 WITA

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ / HTZA) Zanzibar, Tanzania

Destination

Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN / WALL) Balikpapan, Indonesia