Distance From Christchurch International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, CHC - BPN Distance

The distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 4483 miles or 7214 kilometers or 3893 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 Christchurch ( New Zealand ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Christchurch and Balikpapan takes around 10 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 10 hours 18 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 • CHC - BPN

Kilometers		7214 km
Statute Miles		4483 miles
Nautical Miles		3893 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 18 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Christchurch, New Zealand and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CHC - BPN

Time difference between Christchurch (New Zealand) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 5 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 5 Hours behind Christchurch.

Location	Local Time
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2026-03-21, 18:59:50 NZDT
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-03-21, 13:59:50 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

Christchurch International Airport (CHC / NZCH) Christchurch, New Zealand

Destination

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