BPN
Balikpapan-Borneo Island
Indonesia
16,892 km
10,496 miles
CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
Distance
16,892 km
10,496 mi / 9,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BPN CNF
Airport Name Sepinggan International Airport Tancredo Neves International Airport
IATA Code BPN CNF
ICAO Code WALL SBCF
City Balikpapan-Borneo Island Belo Horizonte
Country Indonesia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 12 ft 2,715 ft
Coordinates -1.270000, 116.890000 -19.620000, -43.970000

Balikpapan-Borneo Island (BPN) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) in Balikpapan-Borneo Island, Indonesia to Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil is 16,892 kilometers (10,496 miles / 9,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 18:27 in Balikpapan-Borneo Island, it's 07:27 in Belo Horizonte. 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 2,703 feet between the two airports. Tancredo Neves International Airport sits higher than Sepinggan International Airport.

The return flight from Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Balikpapan-Borneo Island (BPN) follows a heading of 136° (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 Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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