Distance From Zomba Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport

The distance from Zomba Airport () to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 5630 miles or 9060 kilometers or 4889 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 Zomba ( Malawi ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zomba and Balikpapan takes around 12 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zomba Airport, Zomba, Malawi to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 12 hours 56 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

Kilometers		9060 km
Statute Miles		5630 miles
Nautical Miles		4889 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 56 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Zomba, Malawi and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BPN

Time difference between Zomba (Malawi) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 6 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 6 Hours ahead of Zomba.

Location	Local Time
Zomba (Malawi)	2026-06-15, 17:36:43 CAT
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-06-15, 23:36:43 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

Zomba Airport ( / FWZA) Zomba, Malawi

Destination

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