Distance From Eloy Alfaro International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, MEC - BPN Distance

The distance from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 11213 miles or 18045 kilometers or 9737 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 Manta ( Ecuador ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Manta and Balikpapan takes around 25 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Eloy Alfaro International Airport, Manta, Ecuador to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 25 hours 46 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 • MEC - BPN

Kilometers		18045 km
Statute Miles		11213 miles
Nautical Miles		9737 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		25 hours 46 minutes

Eloy Alfaro International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - MEC to BPN Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Manta, Ecuador and Balikpapan, Indonesia. .

Nonstop flight route between Manta, Ecuador and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MEC - BPN

Time difference between Manta (Ecuador) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 13 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 13 Hours ahead of Manta.

Location	Local Time
Manta (Ecuador)	2026-09-18, 02:57:53 -05
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-09-18, 15:57:53 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

Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC / SEMT) Manta, Ecuador

Destination

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