Distance From Kualanamu International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, KNO - BPN Distance

The distance from Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 1290 miles or 2076 kilometers or 1121 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 Medan ( Indonesia ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Medan and Balikpapan takes around 2 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kualanamu International Airport, Medan, Indonesia to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 2 hours 57 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 • KNO - BPN

Kilometers		2076 km
Statute Miles		1290 miles
Nautical Miles		1121 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 57 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Medan, Indonesia and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KNO - BPN

Time difference between Medan (Indonesia) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 1 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 1 Hours ahead of Medan.

Location	Local Time
Medan (Indonesia)	2025-12-15, 16:21:36 WIB
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2025-12-15, 17:21:36 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

Kualanamu International Airport (KNO / WIMM) Medan, Indonesia

Destination

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