AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
7,122 km
4,425 miles
BPN
Balikpapan-Borneo Island
Indonesia
Distance
7,122 km
4,425 mi / 3,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL BPN
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Sepinggan International Airport
IATA Code AKL BPN
ICAO Code NZAA WALL
City Auckland Balikpapan-Borneo Island
Country New Zealand Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Makassar
Elevation 23 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -1.270000, 116.890000

Auckland (AKL) to Balikpapan-Borneo Island (BPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) in Balikpapan-Borneo Island, Indonesia is 7,122 kilometers (4,425 miles / 3,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:37 in Auckland, it's 18:37 in Balikpapan-Borneo Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Balikpapan-Borneo Island (BPN) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 131° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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