Distance From Canadian Forces Base Suffield Heliport to Guanacaste Airport, YSD - LIR Distance

The distance from Canadian Forces Base Suffield Heliport (YSD) to Guanacaste Airport (LIR) is 3106 miles or 4998 kilometers or 2697 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 Ralston ( Canada ) to Liberia ( Costa Rica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ralston and Liberia takes around 7 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Canadian Forces Base Suffield Heliport, Ralston, Canada to Guanacaste Airport, Liberia, Costa Rica is 7 hours 8 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 • YSD - LIR

Kilometers		4998 km
Statute Miles		3106 miles
Nautical Miles		2697 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 8 minutes

Canadian Forces Base Suffield Heliport to Guanacaste Airport Flight Route Map - YSD to LIR Flight Path

Location of Canadian Forces Base Suffield Heliport & Guanacaste Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ralston to Liberia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Ralston, Canada and Liberia, Costa Rica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YSD - LIR

Time difference between Ralston (Canada) and Liberia (Costa Rica) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Ralston (Canada)	2026-06-18, 16:40:32 CST
Liberia (Costa Rica)	2026-06-18, 16:40:32 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

Canadian Forces Base Suffield Heliport (YSD / CYSD) Ralston, Canada

Destination

Guanacaste Airport (LIR / MRLB) Liberia, Costa Rica