ATH
Athens
Greece
10,938 km
6,797 miles
LIR
Liberia
Costa Rica
Distance
10,938 km
6,797 mi / 5,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Athens
Heading
291°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

ATH LIR
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport
IATA Code ATH LIR
ICAO Code LGAV MRLB
City Athens Liberia
Country Greece Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 308 ft 270 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 10.590000, -85.540000

Athens (ATH) to Liberia (LIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) in Liberia, Costa Rica is 10,938 kilometers (6,797 miles / 5,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Greece with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:28 in Athens, it's 15:28 in Liberia. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Liberia (LIR) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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