Distance From Stieger Field to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport

The distance from Stieger Field () to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 9791 miles or 15756 kilometers or 8502 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 Hickory ( United States ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hickory and Balikpapan takes around 22 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Stieger Field, Hickory, United States to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 22 hours 30 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		15756 km
Statute Miles		9791 miles
Nautical Miles		8502 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 30 minutes

Stieger Field to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - to BPN Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BPN

Time difference between Hickory (United States) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 12 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 12 Hours ahead of Hickory.

Location	Local Time
Hickory (United States)	2026-06-18, 17:34:58 EDT
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-06-19, 05:34:58 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

Stieger Field ( / ) Hickory, United States

Destination

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