Distance From Limon International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, LIO - SMF Distance

The distance from Limon International Airport (LIO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 3098 miles or 4986 kilometers or 2690 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 Puerto Limon ( Costa Rica ) to Sacramento ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Puerto Limon and Sacramento takes around 7 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Limon International Airport, Puerto Limon, Costa Rica to Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento, United States is 7 hours 7 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 • LIO - SMF

Kilometers		4986 km
Statute Miles		3098 miles
Nautical Miles		2690 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 7 minutes

Limon International Airport to Sacramento International Airport Flight Route Map - LIO to SMF Flight Path

Location of Limon International Airport & Sacramento International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Puerto Limon to Sacramento nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Puerto Limon, Costa Rica and Sacramento, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Puerto Limon, Costa Rica and Sacramento, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LIO - SMF

Time difference between Puerto Limon (Costa Rica) and Sacramento (United States) is 2 Hours.
Sacramento time is 2 Hours behind Puerto Limon.

Location	Local Time
Puerto Limon (Costa Rica)	2025-12-16, 09:30:06 CST
Sacramento (United States)	2025-12-16, 07:30:06 PST

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

Limon International Airport (LIO / MRLM) Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

Destination

Sacramento International Airport (SMF / KSMF) Sacramento, United States