Distance From Guanacaste Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport, LIR - BKO Distance

The distance from Guanacaste Airport (LIR) to Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) is 5235 miles or 8424 kilometers or 4546 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 Bamako ( Mali )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Liberia and Bamako takes around 12 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Guanacaste Airport, Liberia, Costa Rica to Modibo Keita International Airport, Bamako, Mali is 12 hours 2 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 - BKO

Kilometers		8424 km
Statute Miles		5235 miles
Nautical Miles		4546 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 2 minutes

Guanacaste Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport Flight Route Map - LIR to BKO Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Liberia, Costa Rica and Bamako, Mali. .

Nonstop flight route between Liberia, Costa Rica and Bamako, Mali.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LIR - BKO

Time difference between Liberia (Costa Rica) and Bamako (Mali) is 6 Hours.
Bamako time is 6 Hours ahead of Liberia.

Location	Local Time
Liberia (Costa Rica)	2025-12-05, 04:59:34 CST
Bamako (Mali)	2025-12-05, 10:59:34 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

Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO / GABS) Bamako, Mali