AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
11,603 km
7,210 miles
BPN
Balikpapan-Borneo Island
Indonesia
Distance
11,603 km
7,210 mi / 6,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
73°
east northeast

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AMS BPN
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Sepinggan International Airport
IATA Code AMS BPN
ICAO Code EHAM WALL
City Amsterdam Balikpapan-Borneo Island
Country Netherlands Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Makassar
Elevation -11 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -1.270000, 116.890000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Balikpapan-Borneo Island (BPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) in Balikpapan-Borneo Island, Indonesia is 11,603 kilometers (7,210 miles / 6,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:19 in Amsterdam, it's 17:19 in Balikpapan-Borneo Island. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Balikpapan-Borneo Island (BPN) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 324° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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