Distance From Basilio Fernando Air Base to Guanacaste Airport

The distance from Basilio Fernando Air Base () to Guanacaste Airport (LIR) is 9943 miles or 16002 kilometers or 8635 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Lipa ( Philippines ) to Liberia ( Costa Rica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lipa and Liberia takes around 22 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Basilio Fernando Air Base, Lipa, Philippines to Guanacaste Airport, Liberia, Costa Rica is 22 hours 51 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - LIR

Kilometers		16002 km
Statute Miles		9943 miles
Nautical Miles		8635 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 51 minutes

Basilio Fernando Air Base to Guanacaste Airport Flight Route Map - to LIR Flight Path

Location of Basilio Fernando Air Base & Guanacaste Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lipa to Liberia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lipa, Philippines and Liberia, Costa Rica. .

Nonstop flight route between Lipa, Philippines and Liberia, Costa Rica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LIR

Time difference between Lipa (Philippines) and Liberia (Costa Rica) is 14 Hours.
Liberia time is 14 Hours behind Lipa.

Location	Local Time
Lipa (Philippines)	2026-09-20, 05:00:24 PST
Liberia (Costa Rica)	2026-09-19, 15:00:24 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Basilio Fernando Air Base ( / RPUL) Lipa, Philippines

Destination

Guanacaste Airport (LIR / MRLB) Liberia, Costa Rica