BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
17,308 km
10,755 miles
RIK
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
17,308 km
10,755 mi / 9,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
15°
north northeast

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BKK RIK
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Carrillo Airport
IATA Code BKK RIK
ICAO Code VTBS MRCR
City Bangkok Nicoya
Country Thailand Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 5 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 9.870000, -85.480000

Bangkok (BKK) to Nicoya (RIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Carrillo Airport (RIK) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 17,308 kilometers (10,755 miles / 9,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 16:31 in Bangkok, it's 03:31 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 (RIK) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 345° (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 Carrillo Airport (RIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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