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

The distance from Gaotai Airport () to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 3013 miles or 4849 kilometers or 2617 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 Zhangye (Gaotai) ( China ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zhangye (Gaotai) and Balikpapan takes around 6 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gaotai Airport, Zhangye (Gaotai), China to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 6 hours 55 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		4849 km
Statute Miles		3013 miles
Nautical Miles		2617 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 55 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Zhangye (Gaotai), China and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BPN

Time difference between Zhangye (Gaotai) (China) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 2 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 2 Hours ahead of Zhangye (Gaotai).

Location	Local Time
Zhangye (Gaotai) (China)	2026-04-02, 10:40:22 +06
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-04-02, 12:40:22 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

Gaotai Airport ( / ) Zhangye (Gaotai), China

Destination

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