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Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN)
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport is an international airport serving Balikpapan (Kalimantan Timur (East Kalimantan)), Indonesia. Its IATA code is BPN and its ICAO code is WALL. It has one runway, 2,500 m long.
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Airport facts
- IATA code
- BPN
- ICAO code
- WALL
- City
- Balikpapan
- Region / province
- Kalimantan Timur (East Kalimantan)
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 1.2683° S, 116.8945° E
- Elevation
- 4 m (12 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,500 m (8,202 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 2,500 m8,202 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
2,149 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 10 min
Hanoi (HAN)
2,776 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
1,758 km
Direct flight: ≈ 2 h 40 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 120.400 MHz |
| ATIS | 127.600 MHz |
| INFO | 341.600 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Balikpapan through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Indonesia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport | AAP | 107 km |
| Syamsudin Noor International Airport | BDJ | 338 km |
| Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport | UPG | 516 km |
| Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB | TRK | 516 km |
| Juanda International Airport | SUB | 818 km |
| Lombok International Airport | LOP | 836 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport?
The IATA code of Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport is BPN and its ICAO code is WALL. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport located?
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport is in Balikpapan, Kalimantan Timur (East Kalimantan), Indonesia, at coordinates 1.2683° S, 116.8945° E and an elevation of 4 m (12 ft).
How far is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 1,758 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 2,776 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 2,149 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 2 h 40 min.
How long is the runway at Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport?
The longest runway at Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport is 2,500 m (8,202 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.