Distance From Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, NKX - BPN Distance

The distance from Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 8315 miles or 13381 kilometers or 7221 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 San Diego ( United States ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Diego and Balikpapan takes around 19 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field, San Diego, United States to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 19 hours 6 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 • NKX - BPN

Kilometers		13381 km
Statute Miles		8315 miles
Nautical Miles		7221 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 6 minutes

Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - NKX to BPN Flight Path

Location of Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field & Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Diego to Balikpapan nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between San Diego, United States and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKX - BPN

Time difference between San Diego (United States) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 15 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 15 Hours ahead of San Diego.

Location	Local Time
San Diego (United States)	2026-03-14, 07:59:00 PDT
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-03-14, 22:59:00 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

Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX / KNKX) San Diego, United States

Destination

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