Distance From Pilgrims Rest Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport

The distance from Pilgrims Rest Airport () to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 5937 miles or 9555 kilometers or 5156 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 Mankolehlotlo ( South Africa ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mankolehlotlo and Balikpapan takes around 13 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Pilgrims Rest Airport, Mankolehlotlo, South Africa to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 13 hours 39 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 • - BPN

Kilometers		9555 km
Statute Miles		5937 miles
Nautical Miles		5156 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 39 minutes

Pilgrims Rest Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - to BPN Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Mankolehlotlo, South Africa and Balikpapan, Indonesia. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BPN

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

Location	Local Time
Mankolehlotlo (South Africa)	2026-04-02, 00:37:00 SAST
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-04-02, 06:37:00 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

Pilgrims Rest Airport ( / FAPO) Mankolehlotlo, South Africa

Destination

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