Distance From Malakal Airport to Guanacaste Airport, MAK - LIR Distance

The distance from Malakal Airport (MAK) to Guanacaste Airport (LIR) is 7902 miles or 12716 kilometers or 6862 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 Malakal ( South Sudan ) to Liberia ( Costa Rica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Malakal and Liberia takes around 18 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Malakal Airport, Malakal, South Sudan to Guanacaste Airport, Liberia, Costa Rica is 18 hours 9 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 • MAK - LIR

Kilometers		12716 km
Statute Miles		7902 miles
Nautical Miles		6862 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 9 minutes

Malakal Airport to Guanacaste Airport Flight Route Map - MAK to LIR Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Malakal, South Sudan and Liberia, Costa Rica. .

Nonstop flight route between Malakal, South Sudan and Liberia, Costa Rica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MAK - LIR

Time difference between Malakal (South Sudan) and Liberia (Costa Rica) is 8 Hours.
Liberia time is 8 Hours behind Malakal.

Location	Local Time
Malakal (South Sudan)	2026-09-13, 18:21:59 CAT
Liberia (Costa Rica)	2026-09-13, 10:21:59 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

Malakal Airport (MAK / HJMK) Malakal, South Sudan

Destination

Guanacaste Airport (LIR / MRLB) Liberia, Costa Rica