Distance From Samban Airstrip to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport

The distance from Samban Airstrip () to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 1887 miles or 3037 kilometers or 1639 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 Samban School ( Papua New Guinea ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Samban School and Balikpapan takes around 4 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Samban Airstrip, Samban School, Papua New Guinea to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 4 hours 20 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		3037 km
Statute Miles		1887 miles
Nautical Miles		1639 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 20 minutes

Samban Airstrip to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - to BPN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Samban School, Papua New Guinea and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BPN

Time difference between Samban School (Papua New Guinea) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 2 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 2 Hours behind Samban School.

Location	Local Time
Samban School (Papua New Guinea)	2026-05-04, 14:41:39 +10
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-05-04, 12:41:39 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

Samban Airstrip ( / AYSC) Samban School, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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