Distance From Malé International Airport to Guanacaste Airport, MLE - LIR Distance

The distance from Malé International Airport (MLE) to Guanacaste Airport (LIR) is 10672 miles or 17174 kilometers or 9267 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 Malé ( Maldives ) to Liberia ( Costa Rica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Malé and Liberia takes around 24 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives to Guanacaste Airport, Liberia, Costa Rica is 24 hours 32 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 • MLE - LIR

Kilometers		17174 km
Statute Miles		10672 miles
Nautical Miles		9267 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 32 minutes

Malé International Airport to Guanacaste Airport Flight Route Map - MLE to LIR Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Malé, Maldives and Liberia, Costa Rica. .

Nonstop flight route between Malé, Maldives and Liberia, Costa Rica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MLE - LIR

Time difference between Malé (Maldives) and Liberia (Costa Rica) is 11 Hours.
Liberia time is 11 Hours behind Malé.

Location	Local Time
Malé (Maldives)	2026-09-20, 06:40:29 +05
Liberia (Costa Rica)	2026-09-19, 19:40:29 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

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives

Destination

Guanacaste Airport (LIR / MRLB) Liberia, Costa Rica