Distance From OR Tambo International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, JNB - BPN Distance

The distance from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 6096 miles or 9811 kilometers or 5294 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 Johannesburg ( South Africa ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Balikpapan takes around 14 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 14 hours 0 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 • JNB - BPN

Kilometers		9811 km
Statute Miles		6096 miles
Nautical Miles		5294 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 0 minutes

OR Tambo International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - JNB to BPN Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • JNB - BPN

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

Location	Local Time
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-14, 14:29:30 SAST
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2025-12-14, 20:29:30 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

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa

Destination

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