Distance From Apuao Grande Island Airstrip to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport

The distance from Apuao Grande Island Airstrip () to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 1143 miles or 1839 kilometers or 993 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 Mercedes ( Philippines ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mercedes and Balikpapan takes around 2 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Apuao Grande Island Airstrip, Mercedes, Philippines to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 2 hours 37 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		1839 km
Statute Miles		1143 miles
Nautical Miles		993 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 37 minutes

Apuao Grande Island Airstrip to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - to BPN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Mercedes, Philippines and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BPN

Time difference between Mercedes (Philippines) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Mercedes (Philippines)	2026-06-20, 09:42:31 PST
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-06-20, 09:42:31 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

Apuao Grande Island Airstrip ( / ) Mercedes, Philippines

Destination

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