Distance From Chileka International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, BLZ - BPN Distance

The distance from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 5658 miles or 9105 kilometers or 4913 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 Blantyre ( Malawi ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Blantyre and Balikpapan takes around 13 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chileka International Airport, Blantyre, Malawi to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 13 hours 0 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 • BLZ - BPN

Kilometers		9105 km
Statute Miles		5658 miles
Nautical Miles		4913 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 0 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Blantyre, Malawi and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BLZ - BPN

Time difference between Blantyre (Malawi) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 6 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 6 Hours ahead of Blantyre.

Location	Local Time
Blantyre (Malawi)	2026-08-03, 22:42:11 CAT
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-08-04, 04:42:11 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

Chileka International Airport (BLZ / FWCL) Blantyre, Malawi

Destination

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