Distance From Frankfort Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport

The distance from Frankfort Airport () to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 6079 miles or 9783 kilometers or 5279 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 Frankfort ( South Africa ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Frankfort and Balikpapan takes around 13 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Frankfort Airport, Frankfort, South Africa to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 13 hours 58 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		9783 km
Statute Miles		6079 miles
Nautical Miles		5279 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 58 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Frankfort, South Africa and Balikpapan, Indonesia. .

Nonstop flight route between Frankfort, South Africa and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BPN

Time difference between Frankfort (South Africa) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 6 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 6 Hours ahead of Frankfort.

Location	Local Time
Frankfort (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 12:02:30 SAST
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2025-12-16, 18:02:30 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

Frankfort Airport ( / FAFF) Frankfort, South Africa

Destination

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