Distance From El Refugio Airport to Guanacaste Airport

The distance from El Refugio Airport () to Guanacaste Airport (LIR) is 1722 miles or 2771 kilometers or 1496 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 Villa Matamoros ( Mexico ) to Liberia ( Costa Rica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Villa Matamoros and Liberia takes around 3 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from El Refugio Airport, Villa Matamoros, Mexico to Guanacaste Airport, Liberia, Costa Rica is 3 hours 57 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		2771 km
Statute Miles		1722 miles
Nautical Miles		1496 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 57 minutes

El Refugio Airport to Guanacaste Airport Flight Route Map - to LIR Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Villa Matamoros, Mexico and Liberia, Costa Rica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LIR

Time difference between Villa Matamoros (Mexico) and Liberia (Costa Rica) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Villa Matamoros (Mexico)	2025-12-16, 07:27:05 CST
Liberia (Costa Rica)	2025-12-16, 07:27:05 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

El Refugio Airport ( / ) Villa Matamoros, Mexico

Destination

Guanacaste Airport (LIR / MRLB) Liberia, Costa Rica