Distance From Morehead Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, MHY - BPN Distance

The distance from Morehead Airport (MHY) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 1779 miles or 2862 kilometers or 1545 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 Morehead ( Papua New Guinea ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Morehead and Balikpapan takes around 4 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Morehead Airport, Morehead, Papua New Guinea to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 4 hours 5 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 • MHY - BPN

Kilometers		2862 km
Statute Miles		1779 miles
Nautical Miles		1545 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 5 minutes

Morehead Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - MHY to BPN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Morehead, Papua New Guinea and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MHY - BPN

Time difference between Morehead (Papua New Guinea) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 2 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 2 Hours behind Morehead.

Location	Local Time
Morehead (Papua New Guinea)	2026-06-20, 14:06:27 +10
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-06-20, 12:06:27 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

Morehead Airport (MHY / AYEH) Morehead, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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