Distance From Hermana Menor Island Airstrip to Guanacaste Airport

The distance from Hermana Menor Island Airstrip () to Guanacaste Airport (LIR) is 9923 miles or 15969 kilometers or 8617 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 Santa Cruz ( Philippines ) to Liberia ( Costa Rica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Cruz and Liberia takes around 22 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hermana Menor Island Airstrip, Santa Cruz, Philippines to Guanacaste Airport, Liberia, Costa Rica is 22 hours 48 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		15969 km
Statute Miles		9923 miles
Nautical Miles		8617 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 48 minutes

Hermana Menor Island Airstrip to Guanacaste Airport Flight Route Map - to LIR Flight Path

Location of Hermana Menor Island Airstrip & Guanacaste Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santa Cruz to Liberia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Santa Cruz, Philippines and Liberia, Costa Rica. .

Nonstop flight route between Santa Cruz, Philippines and Liberia, Costa Rica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LIR

Time difference between Santa Cruz (Philippines) and Liberia (Costa Rica) is 14 Hours.
Liberia time is 14 Hours behind Santa Cruz.

Location	Local Time
Santa Cruz (Philippines)	2026-03-14, 12:17:13 PST
Liberia (Costa Rica)	2026-03-13, 22:17:13 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

Hermana Menor Island Airstrip ( / ) Santa Cruz, Philippines

Destination

Guanacaste Airport (LIR / MRLB) Liberia, Costa Rica