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Flights from Sydney to Balikpapan

There are no direct flights from Sydney to Balikpapan. 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
SYDBPNCGK

Sydney to Balikpapan at a glance

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

Best ways to fly from Sydney 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
SYD Jakarta (CGK) BPN
Leg 1: Garuda Indonesia, Qantas · Leg 2: Batik Air, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia
One airline, one ticket ~10h 58m
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SYD Denpasar (Bali) (DPS) BPN
Leg 1: Garuda Indonesia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Lion Air
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
-3hBalikpapan vs Sydney
Currency in Balikpapan
IDR
Airports
SYD → BPN

Flights from Sydney to Balikpapan: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Balikpapan?
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 Sydney to Balikpapan?
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 Sydney and Balikpapan?
The best connecting points are Jakarta (CGK) and Denpasar (Bali) (DPS). Garuda Indonesia flies both legs via Jakarta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sydney and Balikpapan?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Balikpapan: Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Balikpapan?
Balikpapan is 3 hours behind Sydney.

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