Distance From Yining Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, YIN - BPN Distance

The distance from Yining Airport (YIN) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 3817 miles or 6143 kilometers or 3315 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 Ili (Yining / Ghulja) ( China ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ili (Yining / Ghulja) and Balikpapan takes around 8 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yining Airport, Ili (Yining / Ghulja), China to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 8 hours 46 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 • YIN - BPN

Kilometers		6143 km
Statute Miles		3817 miles
Nautical Miles		3315 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 46 minutes

Yining Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - YIN to BPN Flight Path

Location of Yining Airport & Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Balikpapan nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ili (Yining / Ghulja), China and Balikpapan, Indonesia. .

Nonstop flight route between Ili (Yining / Ghulja), China and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YIN - BPN

Time difference between Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (China) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 2 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 2 Hours ahead of Ili (Yining / Ghulja).

Location	Local Time
Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (China)	2026-09-15, 08:07:32 +06
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-09-15, 10:07:32 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

Yining Airport (YIN / ZWYN) Ili (Yining / Ghulja), China

Destination

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