Distance From Griffith Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, GFF - BPN Distance

The distance from Griffith Airport (GFF) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 2956 miles or 4757 kilometers or 2567 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 Griffith ( Australia ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Griffith and Balikpapan takes around 6 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Griffith Airport, Griffith, Australia to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 6 hours 47 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 • GFF - BPN

Kilometers		4757 km
Statute Miles		2956 miles
Nautical Miles		2567 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 47 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Griffith, Australia and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GFF - BPN

Time difference between Griffith (Australia) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 2 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 2 Hours behind Griffith.

Location	Local Time
Griffith (Australia)	2026-04-30, 04:16:57 AEST
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-04-30, 02:16:57 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

Griffith Airport (GFF / YGTH) Griffith, Australia

Destination

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