Distance From Lifuka Island Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, HPA - BPN Distance

The distance from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 4811 miles or 7742 kilometers or 4178 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 Lifuka ( Tonga ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lifuka and Balikpapan takes around 11 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lifuka Island Airport, Lifuka, Tonga to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 11 hours 3 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 • HPA - BPN

Kilometers		7742 km
Statute Miles		4811 miles
Nautical Miles		4178 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 3 minutes

Lifuka Island Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - HPA to BPN Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lifuka, Tonga and Balikpapan, Indonesia. .

Nonstop flight route between Lifuka, Tonga and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HPA - BPN

Time difference between Lifuka (Tonga) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 5 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 5 Hours behind Lifuka.

Location	Local Time
Lifuka (Tonga)	2026-10-29, 10:06:52 +13
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-10-29, 05:06:52 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

Lifuka Island Airport (HPA / NFTL) Lifuka, Tonga

Destination

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