BPN to MDC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) is 946 km (588 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 40m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (MDC to BPN).
How far is it from Balikpapan to Manado?
The great-circle distance between Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) and Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) is 946 km (588 mi, 511 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from BPN to MDC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MDC is roughly east of BPN.
How is the BPN to MDC route written in code?
The pair is written BPN-MDC in IATA codes and WALL-WAMM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport is BPN (WALL), Sam Ratulangi International Airport is MDC (WAMM).
| BPN | MDC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport | Sam Ratulangi International Airport |
| ICAO code | WALL | WAMM |
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Elevation | 12 ft | 264 ft |
| Rank by connections | #404 | #572 |
Both ICAO codes start with W, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Malay Archipelago, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MDC sits 252 ft (77 m) higher than BPN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BPN to MDC
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | Garuda Indonesia | GIA | Indonesia | Active |
| JT | Lion Mentari Airlines | LNI | Lion Inter | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Balikpapan from Manado?
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) and Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) are 946 km (588 mi, 511 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BPN to MDC?
A typical nonstop flight between BPN and MDC takes about 1h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MDC from BPN?
Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) lies roughly east of Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN).
Which airlines fly BPN to MDC?
2 airlines appear on the BPN-MDC route in the open dataset, including Garuda Indonesia, Lion Mentari Airlines.
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