Bangkok (BKK) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 10,766

miles

17,326

kilometers

9,355

nautical miles

🕐 21 hours

Flight Time

🧭 N (12°)

Direction

🌍 -13h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	10,766	+6,460	17,226 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	10,766	+6,460	17,226 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	10,766	+5,383	16,149 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	10,766	+5,383	16,149 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	10,766	+10,766	21,532 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	10,766	+5,383	16,149 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This international flight from Thailand to Costa Rica requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The BKK to SJO route connects Bangkok, Thailand with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 10,766 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Thailand to Costa Rica. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 12° from Bangkok. There is a 13 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BKK

Suvarnabhumi Airport

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) serves Bangkok, Thailand.

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) serves San Jose, Costa Rica.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 10,766 miles (17,326 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from BKK to SJO typically take around 21 hours. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 10,766 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.