Distance From Lukla Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, LUA - BPN Distance

The distance from Lukla Airport (LUA) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 2831 miles or 4555 kilometers or 2458 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 Lukla ( Nepal ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lukla and Balikpapan takes around 6 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lukla Airport, Lukla, Nepal to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 6 hours 30 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 • LUA - BPN

Kilometers		4555 km
Statute Miles		2831 miles
Nautical Miles		2458 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 30 minutes

Lukla Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - LUA to BPN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Lukla, Nepal and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LUA - BPN

Time difference between Lukla (Nepal) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 2 Hours 15 Minutes.
Balikpapan time is 2 Hours 15 Minutes ahead of Lukla.

Location	Local Time
Lukla (Nepal)	2026-06-17, 17:56:31 +0545
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-06-17, 20:11:31 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

Lukla Airport (LUA / VNLK) Lukla, Nepal

Destination

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