Distance From Kansas City International Airport to Guanacaste Airport, MCI - LIR Distance

The distance from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Guanacaste Airport (LIR) is 2062 miles or 3319 kilometers or 1791 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 Kansas City ( United States ) to Liberia ( Costa Rica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kansas City and Liberia takes around 4 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City, United States to Guanacaste Airport, Liberia, Costa Rica is 4 hours 44 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 • MCI - LIR

Kilometers		3319 km
Statute Miles		2062 miles
Nautical Miles		1791 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 44 minutes

Kansas City International Airport to Guanacaste Airport Flight Route Map - MCI to LIR Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kansas City, United States and Liberia, Costa Rica. .

Nonstop flight route between Kansas City, United States and Liberia, Costa Rica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MCI - LIR

Time difference between Kansas City (United States) and Liberia (Costa Rica) is 1 Hours.
Liberia time is 1 Hours behind Kansas City.

Location	Local Time
Kansas City (United States)	2025-12-15, 07:10:04 EST
Liberia (Costa Rica)	2025-12-15, 06:10:04 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

Kansas City International Airport (MCI / KMCI) Kansas City, United States

Destination

Guanacaste Airport (LIR / MRLB) Liberia, Costa Rica