BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
17,505 km
10,877 miles
PJM
Puerto Jimenez
Costa Rica
Distance
17,505 km
10,877 mi / 9,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

BKK PJM
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Puerto Jimenez Airport
IATA Code BKK PJM
ICAO Code VTBS MRPJ
City Bangkok Puerto Jimenez
Country Thailand Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 5 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 8.530000, -83.300000

Bangkok (BKK) to Puerto Jimenez (PJM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica is 17,505 kilometers (10,877 miles / 9,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:59 in Bangkok, it's 10:59 in Puerto Jimenez. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Puerto Jimenez (PJM) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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