Distance From Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport to Wellington International Airport, BPN - WLG Distance

The distance from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 4531 miles or 7292 kilometers or 3935 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 Wellington ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Balikpapan and Wellington takes around 10 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia to Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand is 10 hours 25 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 - WLG

Kilometers		7292 km
Statute Miles		4531 miles
Nautical Miles		3935 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 25 minutes

Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport to Wellington International Airport Flight Route Map - BPN to WLG Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Balikpapan, Indonesia and Wellington, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BPN - WLG

Time difference between Balikpapan (Indonesia) and Wellington (New Zealand) is 5 Hours.
Wellington time is 5 Hours ahead of Balikpapan.

Location	Local Time
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2025-12-15, 15:23:34 WITA
Wellington (New Zealand)	2025-12-15, 20:23:34 NZDT

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

Wellington International Airport (WLG / NZWN) Wellington, New Zealand