Distance From Guanacaste Airport to King Shaka International Airport, LIR - DUR Distance

The distance from Guanacaste Airport (LIR) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 8175 miles or 13156 kilometers or 7099 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 Liberia ( Costa Rica ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Liberia and Durban takes around 18 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Guanacaste Airport, Liberia, Costa Rica to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 18 hours 47 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 - DUR

Kilometers		13156 km
Statute Miles		8175 miles
Nautical Miles		7099 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 47 minutes

Guanacaste Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - LIR to DUR Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Liberia, Costa Rica and Durban, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Liberia, Costa Rica and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LIR - DUR

Time difference between Liberia (Costa Rica) and Durban (South Africa) is 8 Hours.
Durban time is 8 Hours ahead of Liberia.

Location	Local Time
Liberia (Costa Rica)	2026-05-09, 05:30:22 CST
Durban (South Africa)	2026-05-09, 13:30:22 SAST

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

Guanacaste Airport (LIR / MRLB) Liberia, Costa Rica

Destination

King Shaka International Airport (DUR / FALE) Durban, South Africa