Distance From Guanacaste Airport to London Gatwick Airport, LIR - LGW Distance

The distance from Guanacaste Airport (LIR) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 5449 miles or 8770 kilometers or 4732 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 London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Liberia and London takes around 12 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Guanacaste Airport, Liberia, Costa Rica to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 12 hours 31 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 - LGW

Kilometers		8770 km
Statute Miles		5449 miles
Nautical Miles		4732 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 31 minutes

Guanacaste Airport to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - LIR to LGW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Liberia, Costa Rica and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Liberia, Costa Rica and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LIR - LGW

Time difference between Liberia (Costa Rica) and London (United Kingdom) is 6 Hours.
London time is 6 Hours ahead of Liberia.

Location	Local Time
Liberia (Costa Rica)	2025-12-15, 02:31:39 CST
London (United Kingdom)	2025-12-15, 08:31:39 GMT

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

London Gatwick Airport (LGW / EGKK) London, United Kingdom