Distance From Sam Mbakwe International Airport to Guanacaste Airport, QOW - LIR Distance

The distance from Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) to Guanacaste Airport (LIR) is 6336 miles or 10196 kilometers or 5502 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 Owerri ( Nigeria ) to Liberia ( Costa Rica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Owerri and Liberia takes around 14 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sam Mbakwe International Airport, Owerri, Nigeria to Guanacaste Airport, Liberia, Costa Rica is 14 hours 33 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 • QOW - LIR

Kilometers		10196 km
Statute Miles		6336 miles
Nautical Miles		5502 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 33 minutes

Sam Mbakwe International Airport to Guanacaste Airport Flight Route Map - QOW to LIR Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Owerri, Nigeria and Liberia, Costa Rica. .

Nonstop flight route between Owerri, Nigeria and Liberia, Costa Rica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • QOW - LIR

Time difference between Owerri (Nigeria) and Liberia (Costa Rica) is 7 Hours.
Liberia time is 7 Hours behind Owerri.

Location	Local Time
Owerri (Nigeria)	2025-12-14, 13:15:06 WAT
Liberia (Costa Rica)	2025-12-14, 06:15:06 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

Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW / DNIM) Owerri, Nigeria

Destination

Guanacaste Airport (LIR / MRLB) Liberia, Costa Rica