BPN
Balikpapan-Borneo Island
Indonesia
8,046 km
4,999 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
8,046 km
4,999 mi / 4,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BPN KWI
Airport Name Sepinggan International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code BPN KWI
ICAO Code WALL OKKK
City Balikpapan-Borneo Island Kuwait City
Country Indonesia Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Makassar Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 12 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -1.270000, 116.890000 29.230000, 47.980000

Balikpapan-Borneo Island (BPN) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) in Balikpapan-Borneo Island, Indonesia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 8,046 kilometers (4,999 miles / 4,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Indonesia with Kuwait. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:01 in Balikpapan-Borneo Island, it's 15:01 in Kuwait City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Balikpapan-Borneo Island (BPN) follows a heading of 102° (east 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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