Distance From McChord Air Force Base to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, TCM - BPN Distance

The distance from McChord Air Force Base (TCM) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 7688 miles or 12372 kilometers or 6676 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Tacoma ( United States ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tacoma and Balikpapan takes around 17 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from McChord Air Force Base, Tacoma, United States to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 17 hours 40 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • TCM - BPN

Kilometers		12372 km
Statute Miles		7688 miles
Nautical Miles		6676 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 40 minutes

McChord Air Force Base to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - TCM to BPN Flight Path

Location of McChord Air Force Base & Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Tacoma to Balikpapan nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Tacoma, United States and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TCM - BPN

Time difference between Tacoma (United States) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 15 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 15 Hours ahead of Tacoma.

Location	Local Time
Tacoma (United States)	2025-01-15, 09:49:53 MST
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2025-01-16, 00:49:53 WITA

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

McChord Air Force Base (TCM / KTCM) Tacoma, United States

Destination

Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN / WALL) Balikpapan, Indonesia