BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
17,354 km
10,783 miles
LIO
Puerto Limon
Costa Rica
Distance
17,354 km
10,783 mi / 9,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
north

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BKK LIO
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Limon International Airport
IATA Code BKK LIO
ICAO Code VTBS MRLM
City Bangkok Puerto Limon
Country Thailand Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 5 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 9.960000, -83.020000

Bangkok (BKK) to Puerto Limon (LIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Limon International Airport (LIO) in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica is 17,354 kilometers (10,783 miles / 9,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 11:22 in Bangkok, it's 22:22 in Puerto Limon. 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 Limon (LIO) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 351° (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 Limon International Airport (LIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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