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Flights from Balikpapan to Guangzhou

There are no direct flights from Balikpapan to Guangzhou. The easiest way is one stop via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur, about 7h 39m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 7h 39m
BPNCANSIN

Balikpapan to Guangzhou at a glance

Fastest journey7h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur

Best ways to fly from Balikpapan to Guangzhou

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) CAN
Leg 1: Scoot · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Scoot
One airline, one ticket ~7h 39m
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BPN Kuala Lumpur (KUL) CAN
Leg 1: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia
One airline, one ticket ~7h 57m
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3
BPN Surabaya (SUB) CAN
Leg 1: Citilink, Lion Air, Pelita Air Service · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 49m
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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
2,737 km1,700 miles
Journey time
7h 39mestimate
Time difference
NoneGuangzhou vs Balikpapan
Currency in Guangzhou
CNY
Airports
BPN → CAN

Flights from Balikpapan to Guangzhou: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Balikpapan to Guangzhou?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Surabaya. 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 Guangzhou?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,737 km.
Where do you change planes between Balikpapan and Guangzhou?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Surabaya (SUB). Scoot flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Balikpapan and Guangzhou?
Balikpapan: Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN). Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

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