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Distance from Balikpapan to Pekanbaru

1,722km
2 h 51 minby plane
28 h 42 min🚗 by car
37 h 19 min🚌 by bus

Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.

BalikpapanBalikpapan0 m

Balikpapan is a seaport city in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Located on the east coast of the island of Borneo, the city is the financial center of Kalimantan. With a population of 688,318 according to the 2020 census,…

PekanbaruPekanbaru0 m

Pekanbaru is the capital city of the Indonesian province of Riau, and a major economic centre on the eastern side of Sumatra Island with its name derived from the Malay (Indonesian) word for 'new market' . It has an a…

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres from Balikpapan to Pekanbaru?

It is 1,722 km in a straight line from Balikpapan to Pekanbaru. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.

How long is the flight from Balikpapan to Pekanbaru?

A direct flight takes about 2 h 51 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.

How long is the drive from Balikpapan to Pekanbaru?

Around 28 h 42 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.

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