BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
17,334 km
10,771 miles
TMU
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
17,334 km
10,771 mi / 9,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
14°
north northeast

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BKK TMU
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Tambor Airport
IATA Code BKK TMU
ICAO Code VTBS MRTR
City Bangkok Nicoya
Country Thailand Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 5 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 9.740000, -85.010000

Bangkok (BKK) to Nicoya (TMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Tambor Airport (TMU) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 17,334 kilometers (10,771 miles / 9,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 07:09 in Bangkok, it's 18:09 in Nicoya. 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 Nicoya (TMU) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 346° (north northwest). 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 Tambor Airport (TMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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