Distance From Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, BJM - BPN Distance

The distance from Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 6046 miles or 9730 kilometers or 5251 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 Bujumbura ( Burundi ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bujumbura and Balikpapan takes around 13 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport, Bujumbura, Burundi to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 13 hours 54 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 • BJM - BPN

Kilometers		9730 km
Statute Miles		6046 miles
Nautical Miles		5251 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 54 minutes

Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - BJM to BPN Flight Path

Location of Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport & Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Bujumbura, Burundi and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BJM - BPN

Time difference between Bujumbura (Burundi) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 6 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 6 Hours ahead of Bujumbura.

Location	Local Time
Bujumbura (Burundi)	2026-06-14, 00:48:13 CAT
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-06-14, 06:48:13 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

Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM / HBBA) Bujumbura, Burundi

Destination

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