Distance From Sonlef Air Strip to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport

The distance from Sonlef Air Strip () to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 9499 miles or 15287 kilometers or 8249 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 Benton ( United States ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Benton and Balikpapan takes around 21 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sonlef Air Strip, Benton, United States to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 21 hours 50 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		15287 km
Statute Miles		9499 miles
Nautical Miles		8249 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 50 minutes

Sonlef Air Strip to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - to BPN Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BPN

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

Location	Local Time
Benton (United States)	2025-12-05, 05:01:21 CST
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2025-12-05, 19:01:21 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

Sonlef Air Strip ( / ) Benton, United States

Destination

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