Distance From Gambela Airport to Guanacaste Airport, GMB - LIR Distance

The distance from Gambela Airport (GMB) to Guanacaste Airport (LIR) is 8120 miles or 13068 kilometers or 7052 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 Gambela ( Ethiopia ) to Liberia ( Costa Rica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gambela and Liberia takes around 18 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gambela Airport, Gambela, Ethiopia to Guanacaste Airport, Liberia, Costa Rica is 18 hours 40 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 • GMB - LIR

Kilometers		13068 km
Statute Miles		8120 miles
Nautical Miles		7052 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 40 minutes

Gambela Airport to Guanacaste Airport Flight Route Map - GMB to LIR Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Gambela, Ethiopia and Liberia, Costa Rica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GMB - LIR

Time difference between Gambela (Ethiopia) and Liberia (Costa Rica) is 9 Hours.
Liberia time is 9 Hours behind Gambela.

Location	Local Time
Gambela (Ethiopia)	2026-06-14, 00:17:04 EAT
Liberia (Costa Rica)	2026-06-13, 15:17:04 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

Gambela Airport (GMB / HAGM) Gambela, Ethiopia

Destination

Guanacaste Airport (LIR / MRLB) Liberia, Costa Rica