GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
5,689 km
3,535 miles
LIR
Liberia
Costa Rica
Distance
5,689 km
3,535 mi / 3,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU LIR
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport
IATA Code GRU LIR
ICAO Code SBGR MRLB
City Sao Paulo Liberia
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,459 ft 270 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 10.590000, -85.540000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Liberia (LIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) in Liberia, Costa Rica is 5,689 kilometers (3,535 miles / 3,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between South America 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 Sao Paulo, it's 21:28 in Liberia. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,189 feet between the two airports. Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Liberia (LIR) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 132° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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