How to travel from East Nusa Tenggara to Balikpapan, Indonesia

The distance between East Nusa Tenggara and Balikpapan is around 1,516km (942 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Balikpapan by plane, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BalikpapanEast Nusa Tenggara if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    IDR 3,534,795($235)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Ende then drive to Maumere then take a ferry to Balikpapan.

  • Duration2 days 12h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 748,900($50)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between East Nusa Tenggara and Balikpapan

There are several options for getting from East Nusa Tenggara to Balikpapan by plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around IDR 748,900 ($50) and will take around 2 days 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,534,795 ($235).

The distance between East Nusa Tenggara and Balikpapan is around 1,516km (942 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 919km (571 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from East Nusa Tenggara and Balikpapan by plane.

The quickest way to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Balikpapan is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx IDR 3,534,795 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between East Nusa Tenggara and Balikpapan is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around IDR 748,900 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between East Nusa Tenggara and Balikpapan. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between East Nusa Tenggara and Balikpapan. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from East Nusa Tenggara and Balikpapan. Flights depart from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) and arrive at Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) - via Juanda International (SUB). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from East Nusa Tenggara to Balikpapan. There is however a flight that goes via Juanda International (SUB). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from East Nusa Tenggara to Balikpapan typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) and and arrive into Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN).

The closest major airport to Balikpapan is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) (BPN) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Balikpapan. Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) and Gusti Syamsir Alam Airport (KBU) (KBU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from East Nusa Tenggara to Balikpapan. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN). instead which will take 3h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Balikpapan is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around IDR 3,534,795 ($235).

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Transport options from East Nusa Tenggara to Balikpapan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 20m
IDR 3,534,795($235)
on demand1,621km (1,007 miles)
Fly to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN)4h 10m
IDR 3,444,930($230)
on demand2,075km (1,289 miles)
Ferry and Car
2 days 12h
IDR 748,900($50)
once a week1,516km (942 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between East Nusa Tenggara and Balikpapan

Airlines

Ferry operators

Airports near Balikpapan

The following major airports near Balikpapan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

BPN
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Balikpapan
AAP
Samarinda International Airport (AAP)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Balikpapan
KBU
Gusti Syamsir Alam Airport (KBU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
241km (150 miles) from Balikpapan