Distance From Al Najaf International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, NJF - BPN Distance

The distance from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 5245 miles or 8441 kilometers or 4555 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 Najaf ( Iraq ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Najaf and Balikpapan takes around 12 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Al Najaf International Airport, Najaf, Iraq to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 12 hours 3 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 • NJF - BPN

Kilometers		8441 km
Statute Miles		5245 miles
Nautical Miles		4555 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 3 minutes

Al Najaf International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - NJF to BPN Flight Path

Location of Al Najaf International Airport & Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Najaf to Balikpapan nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Najaf, Iraq and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NJF - BPN

Time difference between Najaf (Iraq) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 5 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 5 Hours ahead of Najaf.

Location	Local Time
Najaf (Iraq)	2025-12-15, 10:10:39 +03
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2025-12-15, 15:10:39 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

Al Najaf International Airport (NJF / ORNI) Najaf, Iraq

Destination

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