Distance From Appa Airstrip to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport

The distance from Appa Airstrip () to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 1951 miles or 3139 kilometers or 1694 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 ( Papua New Guinea ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Balikpapan takes around 4 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Appa Airstrip, , Papua New Guinea to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 4 hours 29 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 • - BPN

Kilometers		3139 km
Statute Miles		1951 miles
Nautical Miles		1694 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 29 minutes

Appa Airstrip to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - to BPN Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between , Papua New Guinea and Balikpapan, Indonesia. .

Nonstop flight route between , Papua New Guinea and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BPN

Time difference between (Papua New Guinea) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 2 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 2 Hours behind .

Location	Local Time
(Papua New Guinea)	2026-06-20, 11:18:45 +10
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-06-20, 09:18:45 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

Appa Airstrip ( / AYAP) , Papua New Guinea

Destination

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