Flight Time from Balikpapan to Palu
The flight from Balikpapan to Palu covers about 212 mi and takes roughly 53 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Balikpapan and Palu are about 212 mi (341 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 258 mi (415 km), a drive of about 4 hr 37 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 53 min.
| Straight-line distance | 212 mi / 341 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 258 mi / 415 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 37 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 53 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $32 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -1.088, 118.350 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Balikpapan to Palu is about 212 mi (341 km) in a straight line, and roughly 258 mi (415 km) by road.