Distance From Marlborough Sounds Water Aerodrome to Guanacaste Airport

The distance from Marlborough Sounds Water Aerodrome () to Guanacaste Airport (LIR) is 7236 miles or 11644 kilometers or 6283 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 Malborough Sounds ( New Zealand ) to Liberia ( Costa Rica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Malborough Sounds and Liberia takes around 16 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Marlborough Sounds Water Aerodrome, Malborough Sounds, New Zealand to Guanacaste Airport, Liberia, Costa Rica is 16 hours 38 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		11644 km
Statute Miles		7236 miles
Nautical Miles		6283 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 38 minutes

Marlborough Sounds Water Aerodrome to Guanacaste Airport Flight Route Map - to LIR Flight Path

Location of Marlborough Sounds Water Aerodrome & Guanacaste Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Malborough Sounds to Liberia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Malborough Sounds, New Zealand and Liberia, Costa Rica. .

Nonstop flight route between Malborough Sounds, New Zealand and Liberia, Costa Rica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LIR

Time difference between Malborough Sounds (New Zealand) and Liberia (Costa Rica) is 19 Hours.
Liberia time is 19 Hours behind Malborough Sounds.

Location	Local Time
Malborough Sounds (New Zealand)	2025-12-15, 17:14:41 NZDT
Liberia (Costa Rica)	2025-12-14, 22:14:41 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

Marlborough Sounds Water Aerodrome ( / NZSO) Malborough Sounds, New Zealand

Destination

Guanacaste Airport (LIR / MRLB) Liberia, Costa Rica