Distance From Jack W Watson Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport

The distance from Jack W Watson Airport () to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 9211 miles or 14823 kilometers or 7998 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 DeKalb ( United States ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between DeKalb and Balikpapan takes around 21 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Jack W Watson Airport, DeKalb, United States to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 21 hours 10 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		14823 km
Statute Miles		9211 miles
Nautical Miles		7998 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 10 minutes

Jack W Watson Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - to BPN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between DeKalb, United States and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BPN

Time difference between DeKalb (United States) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 14 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 14 Hours ahead of DeKalb.

Location	Local Time
DeKalb (United States)	2025-12-15, 22:43:36 CST
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2025-12-16, 12:43:36 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

Jack W Watson Airport ( / 0IL9) DeKalb, United States

Destination

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