Distance From Umba Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, UMC - BPN Distance

The distance from Umba Airport (UMC) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 2042 miles or 3286 kilometers or 1773 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 Umba ( Papua New Guinea ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Umba and Balikpapan takes around 4 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Umba Airport, Umba, Papua New Guinea to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 4 hours 41 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 • UMC - BPN

Kilometers		3286 km
Statute Miles		2042 miles
Nautical Miles		1773 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 41 minutes

Umba Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - UMC to BPN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Umba, Papua New Guinea and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • UMC - BPN

Time difference between Umba (Papua New Guinea) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 2 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 2 Hours behind Umba.

Location	Local Time
Umba (Papua New Guinea)	2026-11-02, 20:16:53 +10
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-11-02, 18:16:53 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

Umba Airport (UMC / AYUC) Umba, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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