Distance From R-Ranch Airstrip to Guanacaste Airport

The distance from R-Ranch Airstrip () to Guanacaste Airport (LIR) is 1707 miles or 2747 kilometers or 1483 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 Merit ( United States ) to Liberia ( Costa Rica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Merit and Liberia takes around 3 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from R-Ranch Airstrip, Merit, United States to Guanacaste Airport, Liberia, Costa Rica is 3 hours 55 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		2747 km
Statute Miles		1707 miles
Nautical Miles		1483 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 55 minutes

R-Ranch Airstrip to Guanacaste Airport Flight Route Map - to LIR Flight Path

Location of R-Ranch Airstrip & Guanacaste Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Merit to Liberia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Merit, United States and Liberia, Costa Rica. .

Nonstop flight route between Merit, United States and Liberia, Costa Rica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LIR

Time difference between Merit (United States) and Liberia (Costa Rica) is 1 Hours.
Liberia time is 1 Hours behind Merit.

Location	Local Time
Merit (United States)	2026-11-01, 04:25:27 EST
Liberia (Costa Rica)	2026-11-01, 03:25:27 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

R-Ranch Airstrip ( / TE44) Merit, United States

Destination

Guanacaste Airport (LIR / MRLB) Liberia, Costa Rica