Balikpapan to Sepang (BPN–KUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BPN–KUL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,085 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK AirAsia | 4 | 32N | 3h05 | – | – | – |
| MH Malaysia Airlines | 2 | 73H | 3h | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BPN: WITA · KUL: +08
When it's 6:00 PM in Balikpapan, it's 6:00 PM in Sepang.
KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral takes 28 minutes (RM55). KLIA Transit is slower but cheaper if you're stopping at intermediate stations. Both depart from the basement of the main terminal. KLIA2 (AirAsia) has its own station on the same line.
Taxis from KLIA to central KL cost RM70–100 using the fixed-rate coupon system at the taxi counter (avoid unlicensed touts). Grab is available and typically cheaper. Long-distance buses connect to Singapore and other Malaysian cities from both KLIA and KLIA2.
Equatorial rainforest climate, hot (28–34°C) and humid year-round with no true dry season. Rain can fall any month, though two monsoon seasons (Northeast: November–March; Southwest: May–September) bring heavier precipitation. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent year-round and cause the most common flight delays.
Haze from Indonesian forest fires is a recurring issue August–October and occasionally reduces visibility enough to affect operations. Unlike typhoon zones farther north, KUL is not at direct tropical cyclone risk. Operations are generally consistent year-round.
BPN–KUL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BPN to KUL
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BPN to KUL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BPN to KUL is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,085 miles (1,746 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Singapore Changi, Syamsudin Noor and Soekarno-Hatta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.