Distance From Inaru Airstrip to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport

The distance from Inaru Airstrip () to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 1809 miles or 2911 kilometers or 1571 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 Inaru ( Papua New Guinea ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Inaru and Balikpapan takes around 4 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Inaru Airstrip, Inaru, Papua New Guinea to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 4 hours 9 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		2911 km
Statute Miles		1809 miles
Nautical Miles		1571 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 9 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Inaru, Papua New Guinea and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BPN

Time difference between Inaru (Papua New Guinea) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 2 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 2 Hours behind Inaru.

Location	Local Time
Inaru (Papua New Guinea)	2026-05-03, 19:11:12 +10
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-05-03, 17:11:12 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

Inaru Airstrip ( / AYIR) Inaru, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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