Distance From Smithers Airport to Guanacaste Airport, YYD - LIR Distance

The distance from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Guanacaste Airport (LIR) is 3801 miles or 6117 kilometers or 3301 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 Smithers ( Canada ) to Liberia ( Costa Rica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Smithers and Liberia takes around 8 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Smithers Airport, Smithers, Canada to Guanacaste Airport, Liberia, Costa Rica is 8 hours 44 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 • YYD - LIR

Kilometers		6117 km
Statute Miles		3801 miles
Nautical Miles		3301 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 44 minutes

Smithers Airport to Guanacaste Airport Flight Route Map - YYD to LIR Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Smithers, Canada and Liberia, Costa Rica. .

Nonstop flight route between Smithers, Canada and Liberia, Costa Rica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YYD - LIR

Time difference between Smithers (Canada) and Liberia (Costa Rica) is 1 Hours.
Liberia time is 1 Hours ahead of Smithers.

Location	Local Time
Smithers (Canada)	2025-12-16, 06:06:33 MST
Liberia (Costa Rica)	2025-12-16, 07:06:33 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

Smithers Airport (YYD / CYYD) Smithers, Canada

Destination

Guanacaste Airport (LIR / MRLB) Liberia, Costa Rica