Distance From Buchanan Airport to Guanacaste Airport, UCN - LIR Distance

The distance from Buchanan Airport (UCN) to Guanacaste Airport (LIR) is 5161 miles or 8306 kilometers or 4482 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 Buchanan ( Liberia ) to Liberia ( Costa Rica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Buchanan and Liberia takes around 11 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Buchanan Airport, Buchanan, Liberia to Guanacaste Airport, Liberia, Costa Rica is 11 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 • UCN - LIR

Kilometers		8306 km
Statute Miles		5161 miles
Nautical Miles		4482 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 51 minutes

Buchanan Airport to Guanacaste Airport Flight Route Map - UCN to LIR Flight Path

Location of Buchanan Airport & Guanacaste Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Buchanan to Liberia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Buchanan, Liberia and Liberia, Costa Rica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • UCN - LIR

Time difference between Buchanan (Liberia) and Liberia (Costa Rica) is 6 Hours.
Liberia time is 6 Hours behind Buchanan.

Location	Local Time
Buchanan (Liberia)	2026-07-30, 11:57:00 GMT
Liberia (Costa Rica)	2026-07-30, 05:57:00 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

Buchanan Airport (UCN / GLBU) Buchanan, Liberia

Destination

Guanacaste Airport (LIR / MRLB) Liberia, Costa Rica