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Flights from Balikpapan to Bangkok

There are no direct flights from Balikpapan to Bangkok. The easiest way is one stop via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur, about 6h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 42m
BPNBKKSIN

Balikpapan to Bangkok at a glance

Fastest journey5h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur

Best ways to fly from Balikpapan to Bangkok

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
BPN Singapore (SIN) BKK
Leg 1: Scoot · Leg 2: Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 06m
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2
BPN Kuala Lumpur (KUL) BKK
Leg 1: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Royal Jordanian, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 13m
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3
BPN Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) BKK
Leg 1: Royal Brunei Airlines · Leg 2: Royal Brunei Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 42m
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4
BPN Jakarta (CGK) BKK
Leg 1: Batik Air, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia · Leg 2: Garuda Indonesia, TransNusa Air Services, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 56m
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BPN Medan (KNO) BKK
Leg 1: Lion Air · Leg 2: Indonesia AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~7h 33m
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BPN Denpasar (Bali) (DPS) BKK
Leg 1: Lion Air · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air
Self-transfer likely ~8h 18m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,455 km1,525 miles
Journey time
5h 42mestimate
Time difference
-1hBangkok vs Balikpapan
Currency in Bangkok
THB
Airports
BPN → BKK, DMK

Flights from Balikpapan to Bangkok: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Balikpapan to Bangkok?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bandar Seri Begawan. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Balikpapan to Bangkok?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,455 km.
Where do you change planes between Balikpapan and Bangkok?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) and Jakarta (CGK). Scoot flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Balikpapan and Bangkok?
Balikpapan: Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN). Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
What is the time difference between Balikpapan and Bangkok?
Bangkok is 1 hour behind Balikpapan.

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