Distance From Pukch’ang Airbase East Heliport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport

The distance from Pukch’ang Airbase East Heliport () to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 2875 miles or 4626 kilometers or 2497 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 Pukch’ang ( North Korea ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pukch’ang and Balikpapan takes around 6 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Pukch’ang Airbase East Heliport, Pukch’ang, North Korea to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 6 hours 36 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		4626 km
Statute Miles		2875 miles
Nautical Miles		2497 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 36 minutes

Pukch’ang Airbase East Heliport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - to BPN Flight Path

Location of Pukch’ang Airbase East Heliport & Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Pukch’ang to Balikpapan nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Pukch’ang, North Korea and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BPN

Time difference between Pukch’ang (North Korea) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 1 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 1 Hours behind Pukch’ang.

Location	Local Time
Pukch’ang (North Korea)	2026-05-02, 01:23:22 KST
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-05-02, 00:23:22 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

Pukch’ang Airbase East Heliport ( / ) Pukch’ang, North Korea

Destination

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