Distance From Jolly Fisherman Seaplane Base to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport

The distance from Jolly Fisherman Seaplane Base () to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 8718 miles or 14030 kilometers or 7571 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 Waubun ( United States ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Waubun and Balikpapan takes around 20 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Jolly Fisherman Seaplane Base, Waubun, United States to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 20 hours 2 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		14030 km
Statute Miles		8718 miles
Nautical Miles		7571 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 2 minutes

Jolly Fisherman Seaplane Base to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - to BPN Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BPN

Time difference between Waubun (United States) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 13 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 13 Hours ahead of Waubun.

Location	Local Time
Waubun (United States)	2026-03-22, 01:47:43 CDT
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-03-22, 14:47:43 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

Jolly Fisherman Seaplane Base ( / M49) Waubun, United States

Destination

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