APW
Apia
Samoa
7,934 km
4,930 miles
BPN
Balikpapan-Borneo Island
Indonesia
Distance
7,934 km
4,930 mi / 4,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

APW BPN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Sepinggan International Airport
IATA Code APW BPN
ICAO Code NSFA WALL
City Apia Balikpapan-Borneo Island
Country Samoa Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Makassar
Elevation 58 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -1.270000, 116.890000

Apia (APW) to Balikpapan-Borneo Island (BPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) in Balikpapan-Borneo Island, Indonesia is 7,934 kilometers (4,930 miles / 4,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Samoa 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 01:15 in Apia, it's 20:15 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 Apia (APW) follows a heading of 104° (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 Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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