Distance From Shanshan Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, SXJ - BPN Distance

The distance from Shanshan Airport (SXJ) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 3473 miles or 5588 kilometers or 3016 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 Shanshan ( China ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanshan and Balikpapan takes around 7 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanshan Airport, Shanshan, China to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 7 hours 58 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 • SXJ - BPN

Kilometers		5588 km
Statute Miles		3473 miles
Nautical Miles		3016 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 58 minutes

Shanshan Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - SXJ to BPN Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SXJ - BPN

Time difference between Shanshan (China) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 2 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 2 Hours ahead of Shanshan.

Location	Local Time
Shanshan (China)	2026-07-30, 12:42:02 +06
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-07-30, 14:42:02 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

Shanshan Airport (SXJ / ZWSS) Shanshan, China

Destination

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