Flights from Beijing to Balikpapan

There are no direct flights from Beijing to Balikpapan. The easiest way is one stop via Bandar Seri Begawan or Kuala Lumpur, about 8h 12m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 8h 12m

Beijing to Balikpapan at a glance

Fastest journey8h 12mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bandar Seri Begawan or Kuala Lumpur

Best ways to fly from Beijing to Balikpapan

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

BJS Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) BPN

Leg 1: Royal Brunei Airlines · Leg 2: Royal Brunei Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~8h 12m

BJS Kuala Lumpur (KUL) BPN

Leg 1: AirAsia X, China Eastern Airlines, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~10h 07m

BJS Singapore (SIN) BPN

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Scoot

Self-transfer likely ~10h 52m

BJS Denpasar (Bali) (DPS) BPN

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Lion Air

Self-transfer likely ~11h 16m

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: 4,575 km2,841 miles
Journey time: 8h 12mestimate
Time difference: NoneBalikpapan vs Beijing
Currency in Balikpapan: IDR
Airports: PKX, PEK → BPN

Flights from Beijing to Balikpapan: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Beijing to Balikpapan?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bandar Seri Begawan, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. 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 Beijing to Balikpapan?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,575 km.

Where do you change planes between Beijing and Balikpapan?

The best connecting points are Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), 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 Beijing and Balikpapan?

Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Balikpapan: Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN).

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