Distance From Bethal Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport

The distance from Bethal Airport () to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 6020 miles or 9689 kilometers or 5228 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 Bethal ( South Africa ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bethal and Balikpapan takes around 13 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bethal Airport, Bethal, South Africa to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 13 hours 50 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		9689 km
Statute Miles		6020 miles
Nautical Miles		5228 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 50 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Bethal, South Africa and Balikpapan, Indonesia. .

Nonstop flight route between Bethal, South Africa and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BPN

Time difference between Bethal (South Africa) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 6 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 6 Hours ahead of Bethal.

Location	Local Time
Bethal (South Africa)	2026-04-02, 02:07:40 SAST
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-04-02, 08:07:40 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

Bethal Airport ( / ) Bethal, South Africa

Destination

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