Distance From La Ceiba Airport to Guanacaste Airport

The distance from La Ceiba Airport () to Guanacaste Airport (LIR) is 992 miles or 1597 kilometers or 862 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 Nunchia ( Colombia ) to Liberia ( Costa Rica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nunchia and Liberia takes around 2 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from La Ceiba Airport, Nunchia, Colombia to Guanacaste Airport, Liberia, Costa Rica is 2 hours 16 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		1597 km
Statute Miles		992 miles
Nautical Miles		862 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 16 minutes

La Ceiba Airport to Guanacaste Airport Flight Route Map - to LIR Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Nunchia, Colombia and Liberia, Costa Rica. .

Nonstop flight route between Nunchia, Colombia and Liberia, Costa Rica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LIR

Time difference between Nunchia (Colombia) and Liberia (Costa Rica) is 1 Hours.
Liberia time is 1 Hours behind Nunchia.

Location	Local Time
Nunchia (Colombia)	2026-04-29, 12:11:42 -05
Liberia (Costa Rica)	2026-04-29, 11:11:42 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

La Ceiba Airport ( / ) Nunchia, Colombia

Destination

Guanacaste Airport (LIR / MRLB) Liberia, Costa Rica