Distance From Russell Municipal Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, RSL - BPN Distance

The distance from Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 8998 miles or 14481 kilometers or 7814 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 Russell ( United States ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Russell and Balikpapan takes around 20 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Russell Municipal Airport, Russell, United States to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 20 hours 41 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 • RSL - BPN

Kilometers		14481 km
Statute Miles		8998 miles
Nautical Miles		7814 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 41 minutes

Russell Municipal Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - RSL to BPN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Russell, United States and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RSL - BPN

Time difference between Russell (United States) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 14 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 14 Hours ahead of Russell.

Location	Local Time
Russell (United States)	2026-08-03, 09:38:42 MDT
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-08-03, 23:38:42 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

Russell Municipal Airport (RSL / KRSL) Russell, United States

Destination

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