Distance From Santa Cruz Air Force Base to Guanacaste Airport, SNZ - LIR Distance

The distance from Santa Cruz Air Force Base (SNZ) to Guanacaste Airport (LIR) is 3657 miles or 5884 kilometers or 3175 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 Rio de Janeiro ( Brazil ) to Liberia ( Costa Rica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio de Janeiro and Liberia takes around 8 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Cruz Air Force Base, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Guanacaste Airport, Liberia, Costa Rica is 8 hours 24 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 • SNZ - LIR

Kilometers		5884 km
Statute Miles		3657 miles
Nautical Miles		3175 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 24 minutes

Santa Cruz Air Force Base to Guanacaste Airport Flight Route Map - SNZ to LIR Flight Path

Location of Santa Cruz Air Force Base & Guanacaste Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rio de Janeiro to Liberia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Liberia, Costa Rica. .

Nonstop flight route between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Liberia, Costa Rica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SNZ - LIR

Time difference between Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Liberia (Costa Rica) is 3 Hours.
Liberia time is 3 Hours behind Rio de Janeiro.

Location	Local Time
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-02-11, 02:15:55 -03
Liberia (Costa Rica)	2026-02-10, 23:15:55 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

Santa Cruz Air Force Base (SNZ / SBSC) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Destination

Guanacaste Airport (LIR / MRLB) Liberia, Costa Rica