Distance From Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, SBA - BPN Distance

The distance from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 8132 miles or 13088 kilometers or 7062 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 Santa Barbara ( United States ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Barbara and Balikpapan takes around 18 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, Santa Barbara, United States to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 18 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 • SBA - BPN

Kilometers		13088 km
Statute Miles		8132 miles
Nautical Miles		7062 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 41 minutes

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - SBA to BPN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Santa Barbara, United States and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SBA - BPN

Time difference between Santa Barbara (United States) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 16 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 16 Hours ahead of Santa Barbara.

Location	Local Time
Santa Barbara (United States)	2025-12-17, 06:56:16 PST
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2025-12-17, 22:56:16 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

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA / KSBA) Santa Barbara, United States

Destination

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