Distance From Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport to Kuwait International Airport, BPN - KWI Distance

The distance from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 5000 miles or 8047 kilometers or 4342 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 Balikpapan ( Indonesia ) to Kuwait City ( Kuwait )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Balikpapan and Kuwait City takes around 11 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia to Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait City, Kuwait is 11 hours 29 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 - KWI

Kilometers		8047 km
Statute Miles		5000 miles
Nautical Miles		4342 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 29 minutes

Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport to Kuwait International Airport Flight Route Map - BPN to KWI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Balikpapan, Indonesia and Kuwait City, Kuwait. .

Nonstop flight route between Balikpapan, Indonesia and Kuwait City, Kuwait.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BPN - KWI

Time difference between Balikpapan (Indonesia) and Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 5 Hours.
Kuwait City time is 5 Hours behind Balikpapan.

Location	Local Time
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2025-12-16, 07:37:10 WITA
Kuwait City (Kuwait)	2025-12-16, 02:37:10 +03

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

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

Destination

Kuwait International Airport (KWI / OKKK) Kuwait City, Kuwait