BPN
Balikpapan-Borneo Island
Indonesia
17,482 km
10,863 miles
BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
Distance
17,482 km
10,863 mi / 9,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BPN BSB
Airport Name Sepinggan International Airport Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport
IATA Code BPN BSB
ICAO Code WALL SBBR
City Balikpapan-Borneo Island Brasilia
Country Indonesia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 12 ft 3,497 ft
Coordinates -1.270000, 116.890000 -15.870000, -47.920000

Balikpapan-Borneo Island (BPN) to Brasilia (BSB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) in Balikpapan-Borneo Island, Indonesia to Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil is 17,482 kilometers (10,863 miles / 9,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 Indonesia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:06 in Balikpapan-Borneo Island, it's 06:06 in Brasilia. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,485 feet between the two airports. Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport sits higher than Sepinggan International Airport.

The return flight from Brasilia (BSB) to Balikpapan-Borneo Island (BPN) follows a heading of 137° (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 Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) and Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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