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Flights from Guangzhou to Balikpapan

There are no direct flights from Guangzhou to Balikpapan. 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
CANBPNSIN

Guangzhou to Balikpapan at a glance

Fastest journey7h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur

Best ways to fly from Guangzhou to Balikpapan

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

1
CAN Singapore (SIN) BPN
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Scoot · Leg 2: Scoot
One airline, one ticket ~7h 39m
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CAN Kuala Lumpur (KUL) BPN
Leg 1: 9 Air, AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia · Leg 2: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 57m
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CAN Surabaya (SUB) BPN
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Citilink, Lion Air, Pelita Air Service
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
NoneBalikpapan vs Guangzhou
Currency in Balikpapan
IDR
Airports
CAN → BPN

Flights from Guangzhou to Balikpapan: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Guangzhou to Balikpapan?
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 Guangzhou to Balikpapan?
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 Guangzhou and Balikpapan?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Surabaya (SUB). 9 Air flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Guangzhou and Balikpapan?
Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). Balikpapan: Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN).

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