Distance From São Mateus - Ernesto Bonomo Airport to Guanacaste Airport, SBJ - LIR Distance

The distance from São Mateus - Ernesto Bonomo Airport (SBJ) to Guanacaste Airport (LIR) is 3715 miles or 5979 kilometers or 3226 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 São Mateus ( Brazil ) to Liberia ( Costa Rica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between São Mateus and Liberia takes around 8 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from São Mateus - Ernesto Bonomo Airport, São Mateus, Brazil to Guanacaste Airport, Liberia, Costa Rica is 8 hours 32 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 • SBJ - LIR

Kilometers		5979 km
Statute Miles		3715 miles
Nautical Miles		3226 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 32 minutes

São Mateus - Ernesto Bonomo Airport to Guanacaste Airport Flight Route Map - SBJ to LIR Flight Path

Location of São Mateus - Ernesto Bonomo Airport & Guanacaste Airport is given below.
Click the map to view São Mateus to Liberia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between São Mateus, Brazil and Liberia, Costa Rica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SBJ - LIR

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

Location	Local Time
São Mateus (Brazil)	2025-12-17, 06:21:55 -03
Liberia (Costa Rica)	2025-12-17, 03:21:55 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

São Mateus - Ernesto Bonomo Airport (SBJ / SNMX) São Mateus, Brazil

Destination

Guanacaste Airport (LIR / MRLB) Liberia, Costa Rica