Sepang to Balikpapan (KUL–BPN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
MH843
MH Malaysia
73H
6:00 AM
+08 T1
9:00 AM
WITA
3h
M T W T F S S
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AK483
AK AirAsia
32N
3:30 PM
+08 T2
6:30 PM
WITA
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH842
MH Malaysia
73H
10:00 AM
WITA
1:05 PM
+08
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK482
AK AirAsia
320
6:55 PM
WITA
9:30 PM
+08
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Sepang to Balikpapan
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,085 mi 3h nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

KUL–BPN 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, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KUL–BPN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 4 32N 3h
MH Malaysia Airlines 2 73H 3h Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – AK
73H Boeing 737-800 – MH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK (4 flights/wk, 67%)
Oneworld: MH (2 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KUL to BPN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KUL to BPN.
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One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
137
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Balikpapan from Sepang

Nearby airports with service to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport.
Metric KUL→BPN SIN→BPN
Distance from KUL 185 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights 6
Flight time 3h
Airports within 200 miles of KUL with service to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Balikpapan is 0 hours the same as Sepang.
KUL: +08 · BPN: WITA

When it's 6:00 PM in Sepang, it's 6:00 PM in Balikpapan.
Distance & Flight Time
1,085 mi / 1,746 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Malaysian passport holders enter Indonesia visa-free for up to 30 days. This applies to tourism and family visits only. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. The visa-free stay cannot be extended. For longer visits, a Visa on Arrival (VOA) can be purchased at the airport instead, which allows a 30-day extension.

Getting to KUL

KLIA Ekspres train runs non-stop from KL Sentral to KLIA in 28 minutes (RM55 one-way). KLIA Transit (slightly slower, RM55, stops at three intermediate stations) also serves the airport. Both run from 5am to midnight, every 15–20 minutes. Road from central KL takes 45–90 minutes depending on traffic.

The airport is 50km south of central KL. Taxis and Grab from the city cost RM50–80. Budget Terminal KLIA2 (AirAsia hub) is a separate building served by the same rail link.

KUL–BPN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sepang to Balikpapan route.
Route details
Distance1,085 mi / 1,746 km
Flight time3h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: KUL
IATA / ICAOKUL / WMKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr57.1M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m
Destination: BPN
IATA / ICAOBPN / WALL
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Elevation12 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KUL to BPN flights.
Nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport take approximately 3h. The route covers 1,085 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from KUL to BPN. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through UPG, BDJ, BWN, SUB, CGK, DPS and SRG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BPN to KUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SIN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KUL to BPN

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KUL to BPN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KUL to BPN ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes. 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

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via UPG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Singapore (SIN).