Indonesia · 587 miles (945 km)

Manado (MDC) to Balikpapan (BPN) flights

No airline flies nonstop from Manado (MDC) to Balikpapan (BPN). The two airports are 587 miles (945 km) apart. There are 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Ujung Pandang and Denpasar.

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How to fly MDC to BPN: one stop

2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Ujung Pandang (UPG)Lion Air and Batik Air the whole way
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    ID
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    QG
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  • Via Denpasar (DPS)TransNusa, then Lion Air
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MDC to BPN: common questions

Is there a nonstop flight from MDC to BPN?

No. The most direct way is one stop, for example through Ujung Pandang (UPG) on Lion Air and Batik Air and then Lion Air, Citilink and 1 more. This page lists all 2 1-stop options.

How far is Manado from Balikpapan by plane?

Manado (MDC) and Balikpapan (BPN) are 587 miles (945 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does MDC to BPN cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MDC to BPN with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Manado and Balikpapan?

The most direct connections are through Ujung Pandang (UPG) and Denpasar (DPS). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Lion Air through Ujung Pandang.

More routes

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Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.