Distance From Elk River Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport

The distance from Elk River Airport () to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 7967 miles or 12822 kilometers or 6919 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 Elk River ( United States ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Elk River and Balikpapan takes around 18 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Elk River Airport, Elk River, United States to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 18 hours 19 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		12822 km
Statute Miles		7967 miles
Nautical Miles		6919 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 19 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Elk River, United States and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BPN

Time difference between Elk River (United States) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 15 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 15 Hours ahead of Elk River.

Location	Local Time
Elk River (United States)	2025-12-13, 23:33:32 MST
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2025-12-14, 14:33:32 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

Elk River Airport ( / ID85) Elk River, United States

Destination

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