Distance From Santa Maria Airport to Guanacaste Airport, RIA - LIR Distance

The distance from Santa Maria Airport (RIA) to Guanacaste Airport (LIR) is 3500 miles or 5633 kilometers or 3040 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 Santa Maria ( Brazil ) to Liberia ( Costa Rica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Maria and Liberia takes around 8 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Maria Airport, Santa Maria, Brazil to Guanacaste Airport, Liberia, Costa Rica is 8 hours 2 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 • RIA - LIR

Kilometers		5633 km
Statute Miles		3500 miles
Nautical Miles		3040 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 2 minutes

Santa Maria Airport to Guanacaste Airport Flight Route Map - RIA to LIR Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Santa Maria, Brazil and Liberia, Costa Rica. .

Nonstop flight route between Santa Maria, Brazil and Liberia, Costa Rica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIA - LIR

Time difference between Santa Maria (Brazil) and Liberia (Costa Rica) is 3 Hours.
Liberia time is 3 Hours behind Santa Maria.

Location	Local Time
Santa Maria (Brazil)	2026-07-27, 14:55:20 -03
Liberia (Costa Rica)	2026-07-27, 11:55:20 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 Maria Airport (RIA / SBSM) Santa Maria, Brazil

Destination

Guanacaste Airport (LIR / MRLB) Liberia, Costa Rica