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Flights from Balikpapan to Sydney

There are no direct flights from Balikpapan to Sydney. The easiest way is one stop via Jakarta or Denpasar (Bali), about 10h 58m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 10h 21m
BPNSYDCGK

Balikpapan to Sydney at a glance

Fastest journey10h 21mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Jakarta or Denpasar (Bali)

Best ways to fly from Balikpapan to Sydney

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

1
BPN Jakarta (CGK) SYD
Leg 1: Batik Air, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia · Leg 2: Garuda Indonesia, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~10h 58m
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BPN Denpasar (Bali) (DPS) SYD
Leg 1: Lion Air · Leg 2: Garuda Indonesia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Self-transfer likely ~10h 21m
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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
5,091 km3,162 miles
Journey time
10h 21mestimate
Time difference
+3hSydney vs Balikpapan
Currency in Sydney
AUD
Airports
BPN → SYD

Flights from Balikpapan to Sydney: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Balikpapan to Sydney?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Jakarta 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 Sydney?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,091 km.
Where do you change planes between Balikpapan and Sydney?
The best connecting points are Jakarta (CGK) and Denpasar (Bali) (DPS). Batik Air flies both legs via Jakarta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Balikpapan and Sydney?
Balikpapan: Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN). Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).
What is the time difference between Balikpapan and Sydney?
Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Balikpapan.

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