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Connecting route · Indonesia → South Korea

Flights from Balikpapan to Seoul

There are no direct flights from Balikpapan to Seoul. The easiest way is one stop via Bandar Seri Begawan or Singapore, about 8h 09m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 09m
BPNSELBWN

Balikpapan to Seoul at a glance

Fastest journey8h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bandar Seri Begawan or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Balikpapan to Seoul

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

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BPN Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) SEL
Leg 1: Royal Brunei Airlines · Leg 2: Royal Brunei Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 09m
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BPN Singapore (SIN) SEL
Leg 1: Scoot · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~10h 07m
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BPN Denpasar (Bali) (DPS) SEL
Leg 1: Lion Air · Leg 2: Jeju Air, Korean Air
Self-transfer likely ~11h 09m
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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
4,439 km2,757 miles
Journey time
8h 09mestimate
Time difference
+1hSeoul vs Balikpapan
Currency in Seoul
KRW
Airports
BPN → ICN, GMP

Flights from Balikpapan to Seoul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Balikpapan to Seoul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bandar Seri Begawan, Singapore and Denpasar (Bali). 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 Seoul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,439 km.
Where do you change planes between Balikpapan and Seoul?
The best connecting points are Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN), Singapore (SIN) and Denpasar (Bali) (DPS). Royal Brunei Airlines flies both legs via Bandar Seri Begawan, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Balikpapan and Seoul?
Balikpapan: Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN). Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
What is the time difference between Balikpapan and Seoul?
Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Balikpapan.

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