There are 2 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Balikpapan by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Balikpapan is to drive which costs Rp2900000 - Rp4200000 and takes 22h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Balikpapan is to fly which takes 7h 44m and costs Rp4100000 - Rp7000000.
The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Balikpapan is 824 km. The road distance is 1472.7 km.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Kota Kinabalu to Balikpapan, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kota Kinabalu to Balikpapan is 1473 km. It takes approximately 22h 2m to drive from Kota Kinabalu to Balikpapan.
There are 93+ hotels available in Balikpapan.
What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Balikpapan, Indonesia?
AirAsia, Scoot Tigerair, and two other airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) twice daily.
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sepinggan International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 28m
- When
- Friday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rp 2,600,000–9,000,000
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sepinggan International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rp 3,400,000–11,000,000
- Website
- flyroyalbrunei.com
Flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sepinggan International Airport via Bandar Seri Begawan
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- Rp 2,200,000–7,500,000
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sepinggan International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rp 4,200,000–14,000,000
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe, Travelling by boat in Italy, and Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts - to help you get the most out of your next trip.