LIR
Liberia
Costa Rica
9,663 km
6,005 miles
MUC
Munich
Germany
Distance
9,663 km
6,005 mi / 5,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
41°
northeast

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LIR MUC
Airport Name Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport Munich International Airport
IATA Code LIR MUC
ICAO Code MRLB EDDM
City Liberia Munich
Country Costa Rica Germany
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/Berlin
Elevation 270 ft 1,487 ft
Coordinates 10.590000, -85.540000 48.350000, 11.790000

Liberia (LIR) to Munich (MUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) in Liberia, Costa Rica to Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany is 9,663 kilometers (6,005 miles / 5,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:01 in Liberia, it's 03:01 in Munich. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,217 feet between the two airports. Munich International Airport sits higher than Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport.

The return flight from Munich (MUC) to Liberia (LIR) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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