Distance From Rugao Air Base to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, RUG - BPN Distance

The distance from Rugao Air Base (RUG) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 2329 miles or 3748 kilometers or 2022 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 Rugao ( China ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rugao and Balikpapan takes around 5 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rugao Air Base, Rugao, China to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 5 hours 21 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 • RUG - BPN

Kilometers		3748 km
Statute Miles		2329 miles
Nautical Miles		2022 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 21 minutes

Rugao Air Base to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - RUG to BPN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Rugao, China and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RUG - BPN

Time difference between Rugao (China) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Rugao (China)	2025-12-15, 05:48:09 CST
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2025-12-15, 05:48:09 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

Rugao Air Base (RUG / ZSRG) Rugao, China

Destination

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