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Flights from Bangkok to Balikpapan
There are no direct flights from Bangkok to Balikpapan. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, about 6h 13m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 42m
Bangkok to Balikpapan at a glance
Fastest journey5h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore
Best ways to fly from Bangkok to Balikpapan
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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BKK Kuala Lumpur (KUL) BPN
Leg 1: Royal Jordanian, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines
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BKK Jakarta (CGK) BPN
Leg 1: Garuda Indonesia, TransNusa Air Services, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Batik Air, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia
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
- +1hBalikpapan vs Bangkok
- Currency in Balikpapan
- IDR
- Airports
- BKK, DMK → BPN
Flights from Bangkok to Balikpapan: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Bangkok to Balikpapan?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore 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 Bangkok to Balikpapan?
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 Bangkok and Balikpapan?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Singapore (SIN), Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) and Jakarta (CGK). Royal Jordanian flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bangkok and Balikpapan?
Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Balikpapan: Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN).
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Balikpapan?
Balikpapan is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok.
