Distance From São Tomé International Airport to Guanacaste Airport, TMS - LIR Distance

The distance from São Tomé International Airport (TMS) to Guanacaste Airport (LIR) is 6367 miles or 10246 kilometers or 5529 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 Tomé ( São Tomé and Principe ) to Liberia ( Costa Rica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between São Tomé and Liberia takes around 14 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from São Tomé International Airport, São Tomé, São Tomé and Principe to Guanacaste Airport, Liberia, Costa Rica is 14 hours 38 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 • TMS - LIR

Kilometers		10246 km
Statute Miles		6367 miles
Nautical Miles		5529 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 38 minutes

São Tomé International Airport to Guanacaste Airport Flight Route Map - TMS to LIR Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between São Tomé, São Tomé and Principe and Liberia, Costa Rica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TMS - LIR

Time difference between São Tomé (São Tomé and Principe) and Liberia (Costa Rica) is 6 Hours.
Liberia time is 6 Hours behind São Tomé.

Location	Local Time
São Tomé (São Tomé and Principe)	2026-04-29, 14:41:25 GMT
Liberia (Costa Rica)	2026-04-29, 08:41:25 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 Tomé International Airport (TMS / FPST) São Tomé, São Tomé and Principe

Destination

Guanacaste Airport (LIR / MRLB) Liberia, Costa Rica