Distance From Takapoto Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, TKP - BPN Distance

The distance from Takapoto Airport (TKP) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 6721 miles or 10816 kilometers or 5837 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 ( French Polynesia ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Balikpapan takes around 15 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Takapoto Airport, , French Polynesia to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 15 hours 27 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 • TKP - BPN

Kilometers		10816 km
Statute Miles		6721 miles
Nautical Miles		5837 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 27 minutes

Takapoto Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - TKP to BPN Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between , French Polynesia and Balikpapan, Indonesia. .

Nonstop flight route between , French Polynesia and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TKP - BPN

Time difference between (French Polynesia) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 18 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 18 Hours ahead of .

Location	Local Time
(French Polynesia)	2026-10-27, 00:06:29 -10
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-10-27, 18:06:29 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

Takapoto Airport (TKP / NTGT) , French Polynesia

Destination

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