Distance From Ladysmith Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, LAY - BPN Distance

The distance from Ladysmith Airport (LAY) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 6003 miles or 9661 kilometers or 5213 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 Ladysmith ( South Africa ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ladysmith and Balikpapan takes around 13 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ladysmith Airport, Ladysmith, South Africa to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 13 hours 48 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 • LAY - BPN

Kilometers		9661 km
Statute Miles		6003 miles
Nautical Miles		5213 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 48 minutes

Ladysmith Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - LAY to BPN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Ladysmith, South Africa and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LAY - BPN

Time difference between Ladysmith (South Africa) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 6 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 6 Hours ahead of Ladysmith.

Location	Local Time
Ladysmith (South Africa)	2026-03-19, 16:33:35 SAST
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-03-19, 22:33:35 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

Ladysmith Airport (LAY / FALY) Ladysmith, South Africa

Destination

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