BAH
Manama
Bahrain
13,768 km
8,555 miles
PLD
Playa Samara
Costa Rica
Distance
13,768 km
8,555 mi / 7,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Bahrain
Heading
305°
northwest

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BAH PLD
Airport Name Bahrain International Airport Playa Samara Airport
IATA Code BAH PLD
ICAO Code OBBI MRSR
City Manama Playa Samara
Country Bahrain Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Bahrain America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 6 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 26.270000, 50.630000 10.250000, -85.420000

Manama (BAH) to Playa Samara (PLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) in Manama, Bahrain to Playa Samara Airport (PLD) in Playa Samara, Costa Rica is 13,768 kilometers (8,555 miles / 7,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Bahrain 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 02:48 in Manama, it's 17:48 in Playa Samara. With a 9-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 Playa Samara (PLD) to Manama (BAH) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bahrain International Airport (BAH) and Playa Samara Airport (PLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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